Caretaker
Spalding Parish Church of England Day School, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2QGThis job expired on 21 June 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 June 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 May 2024
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 15 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,893 - £25,119
Actual salary
- £9,686.35 - £10,183.38
Pay scale
- Grade 4, Points 9-12
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Description
The successful candidate willwork as part of the premises team, the caretaker will carry out a range of duties, to ensure safety, security, maintenance and cleanliness of the site and premises.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Maintain the security of the premises and its contents, including the operation of fire and burglar alarms.
Be a trustworthy key holder responsible for the opening and closing of the site.
Have responsibility for the cleanliness of the premises, taking corrective action when needed.
To assist with inspection of the heating plant on a daily basis, carry out minor maintenance and report other defects as required. (Items of minor maintenance should be carried out if within
the capability of the Caretaker and if the appropriate tools are available in the school).
Carry out routine maintenance of buildings and décor i.e. minor decoration, repairs and those tasks which would not normally require the services of an outside contractor.
Attend to the heating and lighting of the premises and maintain the required equipment.
Be available to attend the school in cases of emergency outside the working week e.g. intruders, fire, weather damage.
To sweep all external hard surface areas, remove weeds from between slabs and at edge of building, clear leaves and litter from drain covers and disinfect drains.
To clear paths of snow and spread salt as required for the health and safety of pupils and staff
To receive deliveries and carry out porterage duties in any area of the site to include removal or rearrangement of furniture within the school.
To remove litter from all areas within the school grounds and within the premises.
To clear any blockage, spillage or other hazard arising during the course of the school day.
To clear any blockage, spillage or other hazard arising during the course of the school day.
To assist with administrative duties, for example submit job orders, order cleaning materials, under the direction of the Headteacher,
To attend evening lettings when required.
Liaise with outside agencies/ contractors as necessary to carry out additional work.
To work within the detail of the school’s Health, Safety and Welfare Policy.
To carry out weekly fire alarms checks and to regularly check fire extinguishers.
To carry out weekly and monthly emergency lighting checks.
To provide feedback to the relevant Line Manager where necessary and as requested.
Other
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.
All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during their work.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, please be advised that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment. Please note that the purpose of this is to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants at interview. Internet searches will
be carried out by someone who is not directly involved in the recruitment process and only relevant information will be shared with the interview panel.
What the school offers its staff
A very warm welcome to Spalding Parish Church of England Day School (SPCEDS). SPCEDS is a large three form Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School in Spalding south Lincolnshire with close links to the Parish Church of St Mary and St Nicolas. As an inclusive church school, we take pride in developing the spiritual and moral education of all children based on basic Christian principles.
Our Christian values-based school imparts knowledge, celebrates curiosity and creativity, encourages growth and use of initiative and builds cultural capital through an inspiring, broad and engaging curriculum, where learning is at the heart of all we do. Our children learn to become resilient and self-assured in a safe, inclusive and nurturing community. Everyone is challenged and encouraged to thrive and achieve as individuals, preparing them for their role as caring and active citizens and enabling them to make a difference within the local community and within a modern world.
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, please be advised that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment. Please note that the purpose of this is to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants at interview. Internet searches will be carried out by someone who is not directly involved in the recruitment process and only relevant information will be shared with the interview panel.
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About Spalding Parish Church of England Day School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 534 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- julian.coles@laat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01775 722333
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