Permanent Caretaker x2 positions
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2ST15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 July 2026 at 8am
Date listed
2 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, to include weekends when required, 52 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,254 - £30,024
What skills and experience we're looking for
1.PURPOSE OF JOB:
To provide an on site service including security of the premises and its contents, heating and lighting of the premises, cleaning of specified areas, porterage and minor maintenance repairs.
2.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES, TASKS & DUTIES
To be responsible for the security of the premises and its contents. To be responsible for the routine and non-routine (e.g. emergencies) opening and closing of the premises. To report to the head of the establishment trespass, theft or unauthorised parking vehicles on the premises.
To be responsible for the regular checking and testing of the fire alarm warning system sounders in line with Lincolnshire County Council guidance contained in the Health and Safety manual, recording the event and any issues arising. Checking and testing battery banks for emergency lights where relevant. Regular checking and recording with the condition and safety of tools and equipment in line with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations.
To be responsible for the heating and lighting of the premises including necessary frost precautions. To report system failures to the nominated officer. To ensure the satisfactory maintenance/repair of equipment and that adequate stocks of fuel are maintained.
To be responsible for the cleaning of a specified area in accordance with the County Council’s standards and methods. To ensure that all cleaning equipment/materials are maintained in a clean, safe and efficient working condition.
To ensure that adequate supplies of caretaking stores are maintained and records kept. To receive deliveries of stores, materials and other goods delivered to the school and arrange storage.
To carry out minor repairs and where necessary to the appropriate officer those which require the attention of outside contractors. To admit contractors employees to premises and direct them to their job location.
To ensure that external areas, paths and drives remain free from litter and viii ix that all drains and gullies are free flowing and clean, as appropriate. To clear pathways of snow and apply salt when required.
To deal with lettings as agreed with the head of establishment and submit claims as appropriate. To carry out regular inspection of ancillary equipment (e.g. pumps in areas of flooding). Where applicable to operate plant and equipment for swimming pools including attention to water heating and treatment and cleaning as described.
3.SUPERVISION OF PEOPLE
Assist in work familiarisation of colleagues and any new starters.
4.CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION
The postholder may be required to re-schedule work where\when necessary in order to fit within the school working day.
5.CONTACTS AND RELATIONSHIPS
Contact with Line Manager
Contact with contractors when on site.
Day to day contact with other employees at the school.
Occasional contact with school Governors.
Contact with members of the public regarding school lettings.
Day to day working environment where pupils are present on site.
6.DECISIONS
a) Discretion
Limited scope for discretion, postholder will be working within clearly defined policies and procedures, may use discretion to reschedule own daily duties.
b) Consequences
Impact on the school would be quickly identified and easily remedied e.g. security or cleanliness of premises.
7.RESOURCES
Cleaning equipment and materials, machinery, ladders, floor care equipment. May be required to be named key-holder.
8.WORK ENVIRONMENT
a) Work Demands
The postholder may carry out a number of tasks, however, this does not impact on the overall programme of work.
b) Physical Demands
Physical effort necessary associated with working at heights, use of equipment, bending, moving and handling e.g. taking in stock pushing, use of a buffer, moving chairs.
c) Working Conditions
Some lone working may be necessary. Possible exposure to human waste and/or other bodily fluids. Exposure to normal levels of dust found within a school environment. Some working outside on school premises.
d) Work Context
Postholder will be at some risk working with cleaning chemicals and equipment, may be at risk of abuse and aggression from trespassers, children, parents and carers.
9.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Have a clear understanding of the cleaning standards required by the school.
The post holder must have in depth understanding of Health and Safety contained in the Guidance Booklet for Caretakers and Cleaners. Safe working methods to be used in accordance with COSHH assessments for hazardous substances.
Understanding of Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulation.
Knowledge of intruder alarms/cctv and heating systems.
10.Other Duties -
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.
Equal Opportunities - The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with Council Equal Opportunities policies.
Health and Safety - The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the Council Health and Safety policies and procedures.
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Queen Elizabeth’s High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1139 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough website
- Email address
- recruitment@qehs.lincs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01472 612354
Local Authority secondary maintained grammar school.
Arranging a visit to The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@qehs.lincs.sch.uk.
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