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Part Time Caretaker

Avanti Court Primary School, Barkingside, Essex, IG6 1LZ

This job expired on 29 July 2019 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  29 July 2019 at 1am

• Date listed

  19 July 2019

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern:
  • Part time
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,822 to £19,960 per year (full-time equivalent)

Part Time Caretaker job summary

Job Title: Caretaker
Grade: Grade 3 (points 5 - 8)
Reports To: Principal/APBM/Site Keeper

Main purposes of the job
• To be responsible for the general maintenance, cleanliness and security of the school and to maintain the premises (both internally and externally) in a clean, safe, sound and secure condition for staff, pupils, parents and community users.
• The person appointed to this role will be expected to have enthusiasm and commitment for improving the school within areas of their direct responsibility.
• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

Responsibilities and Roles

Security
1. Opening and closing, unlocking and locking of school gates and buildings.
2. Unsetting and setting of school alarm system.
3. Responding to, and resetting of, the school alarm, liaising with the police and alarm company.
4. Checking and securing the school premises subsequent to out of hours’ intruder alarm activation
5. You may be called out at unsociable hours or at weekends to deal with security problems, make emergency repairs or allow access to any contractor who may be working on the site, in school holidays or weekends.

General
6. Upkeep and general care of the school
7. Ensuring that external rubbish is stored appropriately
8. Sweep yards, pick up litter and be responsible for the removal of all debris from paths, play areas, grassed areas, flowerbeds and all entrances.
9. To empty internal communal rubbish bins daily and work with pupils and staff on recycling initiatives.
10. Carrying out minor repairs to property, fixtures, fittings and equipment, which are not beyond the scope of an unskilled handyperson.
11. Drawing the attention of the appropriate authorities, via the Principal, to any repairs or maintenance work, which is beyond the competence and responsibility of Caretaking staff.
12. Directing contractors to the sites of repair and maintenance work and inspecting the work of contractors where there is a requirement to sign a satisfaction note.
13. General porterage duties and moving of furniture
14. Assisting teaching staff with simple tasks as requested
15. Checking damage/security every morning on arrival at the premises
16. Receive and check goods and supplies and take them to the appropriate place for storage
17. Ensure that clear passage is maintained on fire escape routes
18. Report any defects of building, furniture, fittings and equipment
19. Make safe any hazards and ensure that the area is cordoned off
20. Keep paths, entrances free of ice and snow to ensure the safety of children, parents, staff and visitors.
21. Carry out fire drills in consultation with the appropriate person.

Other responsibilities
22. To ensure that a relief provision is in place for cleaning duties in the case of absence through sickness or holidays after discussion with the Principal.
23. To undertake duties of a similar nature and responsibility as may be required from time to time by the Principal.
24. To carry out all duties in line with the school’s policies and Trust’s Ethos Policy.
25. To monitor the quality of cleaning undertaken by the cleaning team and work closely with the cleaner in charge regarding standards of cleaning throughout the school.
26. To undertake ‘emergency cleaning duties’ which may occur during the school day.
27. Maintain all logs and appropriate records and actions in accordance with procedures.
28. To be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
29. To work as part of a team and form good relationships with other colleagues
30. To maintain confidentiality over matters relating to the school, pupils, staff or parents.
31. To respond in a courteous manner to enquiries from the school community and external visitors as appropriate.
32. To undertake broadly similar duties commensurate with the level of the post as required.
33. Actively participate in any appropriate training when required.

Commitment to safeguarding

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

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About Avanti Court Primary School

• School type: Academy, Hindu, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 657 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Avanti Court Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: careers@avanti.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/avanti-court-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Avanti Court Primary School is an Academy for children aged 3–11. The school is a three-form entry, mixed primary school with an attached nursery with over 600 children on roll.

Avanti Schools support each person’s life journey along three parallel paths: Educational excellence; Character formation; and Spiritual insight.

Avanti’s unique ethos places a key emphasis on each individual’s wellbeing and good mental health. Children with higher levels of emotional, behavioural, social, and school wellbeing, on average, have higher levels of academic achievement and are more engaged in the school community. All our schools share a dedicated approach to wellbeing, from providing yoga and mindfulness sessions, sports and exercise, charity work, and working with parents and carers as co-educators.

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