5 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    Monday 6th January 2025

  • Closing date

    9 December 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    27 November 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£24,181.00 - £25,975.00 Annually (Actual)

Caretaker job summary

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

■ To be responsible for maintaining the security of the premises and it’s contents in accordance with the academy’s current requirements. This includes lone working in the evenings.

■ Monitor heating plant and equipment, making adjustments as necessary and reporting defects and malfunctions to the Estates Manager/ Headteacher.

■ To arrange to clear blockages, remove foreign matter from sinks, toilets, drains, kitchen grease traps etc. and clean up spillages as required.

■ To ensure that gullies, drains etc. are kept free from debris and that the buildings and grounds are litter free. Regular general litter picking around the site.

■ To be responsible for ensuring clear and safe pedestrian access to the academy, particularly in adverse weather conditions (e.g. clearing snow, gritting etc.)

■ Making sure that the premises are clean, graffiti is cleaned up, and undertake emergency cleaning when required.

■ To undertake porterage tasks as required including setting up and clearing away furniture and changing room layouts.

■ To undertake handyperson’s duties; painting, decorating, joinery and plumbing, as required

■ To monitor stock levels of consumable items such as fuel, grit, toiletries and light bulbs/tubes and arrange to replenish supplies in accordance with current procedures.

■ To take and maintain appropriate records relating to regular tests and checks on the academy systems.

■ To report emergencies in the case of faults with gas, electric and water supply to the Estates Manager/ Headteacher, or where not immediately available, technical services or regular contractors, and report minor faults on site to the Estates Manager.

■ To escort and direct contractors and visitors on site as required.

■ To carry out general grounds maintenance.

■ To comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, other relevant legislation and academy policies, and carry out weekly fire alarm tests and assist with evacuation procedures.

■ To understand and comply with the Group’s equal opportunities policy.

■ To carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function of the job.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

■ Previous proven experience in a similar environment

■ Proven experience of health and safety matters. A first aid qualification would be an advantage

■ Demonstrate a good previous knowledge of general maintenance issues. Plumbing, painting and carpentry skills an advantage.

■ Flexibility to work day shifts and weekends to cover annual leave of others in the team.

■ Proven experience in lone working and problem solving

■ Ability to work in a team with a ‘can do’ attitude

■ Full driving licence preferred

■ Excellent communication skills and a good level of spoken English

TO APPLY:

Please apply via the ‘My New Term’ website. Please note that CVs cannot be accepted.

Application Deadline: 9am on Monday 9th December 2024

Interview Date: Friday 13th December 2024

Commitment to safeguarding

Hart Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide proof of their right to work in the UK. In addition, Google searches will be conducted on
shortlisted applicants

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About The Thomas Alleyne Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1011 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18

The Thomas Alleyne Academy has been rated by OFSTED as a good school with outstanding leadership and management (October 2019). The Academy is part of Hart Schools Trust which is a multi-academy schools trust that currently sponsors the Thomas Alleyne Academy and Roebuck Academy in Stevenage.

The Thomas Alleyne Academy is a 11-18 co-educational comprehensive academy which is justly proud of its reputation as a happy, caring and safe community.

The school motto is 'achieving excellence through personal growth' and our core values are

Courage - Determination - Empathy

There has been education on our present site since the academy was founded by Thomas Alleyne, Rector of Stevenage, in 1558. Throughout our proud history we have been committed to achieving excellence in all that we do. We expect the highest standards of behaviour and achievement from all members of our community. We achieved Academy status on 1st September 2013 sponsored by North Hertfordshire College.

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