Site Caretaker

Site Caretaker                                                          

The Macclesfield Academy, Park Lane, Macclesfield                         

£24,294 - £25,979

Grade 5 Point 7 - 11

Job Description & Person Specification 

Reporting to

Site Manager

Purpose of the role

The purpose of this role is to support the Site Manager with Site Maintenance and Securing of the site.

Main responsibilities

General Duties

1. Carry out site repairs, porterage duties, such as moving furniture and equipment around the school
2. Driving the school mini bus – collecting and dropping of students
3. Responsible for the school’s minibus – Any issues report to the Site Manager
4. Maintain the general school premises, furniture and fittings, and report any issues to Site Manager
5. Adhering to health and safety
6. Carry out small repairs and DIY projects
7. Painting

Cleaning

Carry out daily cleaning, such as litter picking and arranging the disposal of waste

Security

1. Maintain the security of the school premises as the main key holder
2. Lock and unlock the premises as required, including out of school hours when necessary
3. Check at the end of the day that all windows, doors and gates are locked, lights switched off, and gas and electrical appliances are turned off
4. Set security alarm systems, report any potential security breaches, and respond to any alarms or other callouts following agreed procedures
5. Carry out regular checks of CCTV and alarm systems, locks, fire safety appliances, security gates and perimeter fencing, and ensure any necessary repairs are actioned
6. Advise the Site Manager on all matters relating to school security and safety

Health and Safety

1. Ensure a safe working and learning environment in accordance with relevant legislation
2. Carry out emergency duties, such as gritting

Responsibilities

1. Be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people
2. Comply with the policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, and equal opportunities, and report all concerns to an appropriate person
3. Take appropriate action to identify, evaluate and minimize any risks to health, safety and security in the school working environment
4. Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
5. Establish constructive relationships and communication with all staff and other agencies/professionals
6. Recognize own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
7. Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
8. Complete assigned tasks given i.e., monthly checks
9. Ensure contractors and external visitors comply with security and health and safety while on school premises

Other

1. Putting children and young people at the centre of everything the Academy does, and to ensure their safety and welfare of children and young people across the Foundation.
2. To identify and implement opportunities for the Academy to operate in a more effective and efficient manner for the benefit of stakeholders.
3. Adhere to the Academy’s policies on code of conduct, Safeguarding, H&S and Data Privacy.
4. Any other duties not specified, but are commensurate with the skills and knowledge of the post holder.