Caretaker
Palmerston School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L17 6AUThis job expired on 23 February 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time, 52 week contract. 35 hours per week, Mon - Fri. Split shift - open site at 7am, secure site at 6pm.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £26,409 to £30,060.
Pay scale
- NJC JE, Grade 4, SCP 9 -17
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the role.
Palmerston School is seeking to appoint a full time caretaker to work as part of the schools premises team. Potentially working across all of our sites to enable the school to provide a suitable & safe environment for all of our pupils. School sites currently located in Aigburth & Woolton.
Ideally, candidates will have knowledge & experience of supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties.
A full, clean drivers licence is essential, and all candidates must be willing and able to drive & maintain all of the schools vehicles.
The successful candidate will also be required to maintain the schools hydro pool(s). Previous experience of maintaining pool plant equipment is preferred, but relevant training will be provided.
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Main purpose of the role
To undertake a range of caretaking and site management duties including security and supervision of the site and related equipment, and other duties including porterage, cleaning and maintenance.
Supervision/training of staff.
Core responsibilities and tasks
In addition to or in place of role level 1:
1. Take responsibility for the security of the premises and its contents in the absence of the Head teacher and Deputy Head teacher or any other designated responsible person.
2. Take responsibility for the use, maintenance and security of plant, machinery and equipment based at the school.
3. Operate and monitor heating, plumbing and electrical systems in accordance with instructions and current safety legislation and recommend better use of such systems.
4. Monitor and order supplies of consumables and to ensure that deliveries are made in accordance with invoices.
5. Oversee schedules and routine maintenance liaising with contractors and suppliers as necessary.
6. Monitor standards of work undertaken by outside agencies and make routine reports.
7. Supervise staff.
8. Assist in the recruitment and training of cleaning staff.
Knowledge, skills and experience
- Completed a common core programme of induction for working with children
What the school offers its staff
Palmerston is a warm, friendly welcoming school & our staff put a lot of emphasis on supporting each other & promoting positive mental health.
Professional development opportunities are promoted across the whole team.
For example, a number of our support staff (class based & admin) have moved into teaching posts, and class support staff into admin & premises posts.
Flexible working opportunities
Any requests for additional flexibility are fully considered, in line with the operational needs to ensure school is fully staffed.
Consideration is always given for job share requests.
Further details about the role
Role Level 1
1. Act as a key holder, carrying out security procedures for the buildings and groundsand the routine and non-routine opening of premises and grounds and responding toemergency calls outside normal working hours.
2. Deal with enquiries from external contractors on site.
3. Undertake additional cleaning to support the Cleaners.
4. Carry out general first line repairs redecoration and maintenance.
5. Take delivery of stocks and materials for the school.
6. Carry out porterage within school, move furniture and equipment, as required, assistin setting up for assemblies events etc.
7. Ensure that adequate supplies of cleaning materials and other supplies are available.
8. Operate the heating plant.
9. Ensure that all caretaking and cleaning equipment is in a safe and working conditionand arranging for repair as appropriate.
10. Carry out routine procedures or checks on ancillary equipment.
11. Carry out school based emergency procedures e.g. in the event of fire.
12. Assist with the supervision and training of cleaning staff in the absence of/as requested by a Senior Caretaker/Site Manager/Head.
13. Undertake letting and related duties where required.
14. Prepare the school premises and site for out of school activities.
15. Report any damage and assist in organising any necessary repairs.
16. Ensure that access and main areas are safe.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Palmerston School
- School type
- Special school, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 168 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Palmerston School website
- Email address
- palmerston-ao@palmerston.liverpool.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01514282128
With effect from Sept’23, our pupil numbers have increased significantly & we are now working across school sites (Woolton & Aigburth, in Liverpool).
We are seeking dedicated professional staff to join our expanding team, and work with us as we continue our provision, to enable the best possible outcomes for our students.
Palmerston is a secondary school & currently supports 170+ pupils, aged 11-19, with severe or profound learning difficulties. Many of the pupils have additional needs such as ASC, medical / physical needs, communication difficulties and/or challenging behaviour. The school was judged “outstanding” on its last 4 OFSTED inspections; has a very successful Teacher Training programme and supports mainstream schools via outreach & school to school support.
Arranging a visit to Palmerston School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email palmerston-ao@palmerston.liverpool.sch.uk.
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