Caretaker
Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 4BN23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
July 2025
Closing date
2 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: This is a permanent position for 15 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, working from 6am until 9am each day at Bishop Loveday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- 9893
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Purpose
The duties of the Premises Caretaker include:
Security of Premises
* Keyholding duties for the school site, to include being the main keyholder for the security and fire alarm providers
* Unlock all external entrance doors to school buildings at the start of the day
* Walk around buildings to check that premises have not been disturbed overnight
* Switch on lights and heating as required
* Check the perimeter fence has not been disturbed
* Clear anything from the grounds to ensure the site is safe to open
* Check the OPAL Storage Stable is secure and has no leaks or damage
* Check the Play Equipment to ensure it is safe and in good working order and there are no defects
* Site inspection of car park for any stray balls or play equipment
* Support our OPAL scheme by checking that ropes/carabiners are secure and not weathered
* Check site for hazards, damages and intruders and report to Head of School
Site Management
* Check school buildings and environment
* Log any defects onto our EVERY maintenance system
* Liaise with the Head of School and the Trust Premises Team regarding any major building defects
* Ensure that external social areas, paths and driveways are maintained to include gritting and salting pathways, clearing of snow, and ensuring no trip hazards on site
* Provide access to the school and classrooms in the event of snow or minor flooding or similar emergency situations
* Deal with the results of any vandalism and advise the Head of School
* Work closely with the Premises Caretakers from the Warriner Team to ensure that jobs are complete
* Meet and greet contractors as required, particularly during the school holidays, and ensure that they use the SignIn App system and are aware of asbestos on site
* Complete maintenance procedures that are scheduled during the school holidays
* Report any H&S issues using the EVERY maintenance system
* Carry out H&S tasks to include weekly fire alarm test, termly flushing and descaling and keep accurate and up to date records
* Knowledge of water, gas and electric meters and be able to locate and access meters in an emergency
* Carry out basic general daily maintenance of the school to include keeping the reception area clear and presentable, as well as pathways and car park clear and in particular undertaking holiday jobs that cannot be completed during term time
* To undertake other reasonable duties at the direction of the Head of School or the Finance & HR Officer
Cleaning
* Ensure that hazardous/infectious solutions and materials are disposed of in accordance with safe working practices
* Ensure that appropriate equipment, materials and detergents are used for specific duties
* Ensure that all cleaning materials are stored and utilised in line with COSHH regulations
* Ensure that cleaning cloths are washed regularly, using the washing machine in Early Years
* Support the cleaning team with refilling hand towels, toilet rolls, and any other duties as required
Lighting and Heating
* To ensure that lighting is kept in good working order
* To advise the Finance & HR Officer regarding the ordering of replacement lighting as necessary
* To control the level of heating and ventilation through the buildings, as required
* Knowledge of boiler and heating systems (or willingness to learn)
Porterage
* Take milk delivery and distribute to Early Years
* Where possible, act as porter for any deliveries, furniture removals, or other lifting tasks required
* Liaise with the Warriner Premises Team using email and the online EVERY maintenance system
* Assist with disposable of redundant furniture or equipment in accordance to agreed procedures and with moving or replacing of furniture as required
General Responsibilities
As an employee you have legal duties which include:
1. Taking reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do.
2. Co-operating with your employer on health and safety,
3. Correctly using work items provided by your employer, including personal protective equipment, in accordance with training or instructions, and
4. Not interfering with or misusing anything provided for your health, safety and welfare
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- a community of happy and caring children and staff
- the support of highly motivated and supportive team of colleagues
- supportive governors
- A clear staff well-being strategy package that includes our confidential Employee Assistance Programme with access for all staff to Face to Face Counselling, Stress Management, 24/7 GP access, Physiotherapy, Menopause Counselling and Support, Men’s Mental Health Wellness, Bereavement Support, Nurse Support Service, Maternity & Paternity Support and Financial Wellbeing Support
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 402 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment.4007@warriner.oxon.sch.uk
Arranging a visit to Bishop Loveday Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment.4007@warriner.oxon.sch.uk.
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