Caretaker

We have an exciting opportunity for a caretaker to join Chellaston Junior School and be a part of the caretaking team for 4 hours per day (7am to 11am) 52 weeks (including all term time and 5 teacher training days). This is a key role in helping to create a welcoming and safe environment for staff, students and visitors by ensuring that it reflects the very high expectations and standards we have for the site.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Your role will be varied and will include:

• To provide efficient and effective caretaking

• To ensure heating plant and equipment is efficiently and effectively operated, make adjustments as necessary and report defects and malfunctions (which cannot easily be remedied) to the Headteacher

• To be responsible for maintaining the security of the premises and its contents in accordance with the School’s current requirements

• To maintain light fittings replacing where necessary minor parts such as tubes, bulbs, fuses, starters and diffusers, in accordance with safe working practices

• To clear blockages, remove foreign matter from sinks, toilets, drains etc and clean up spillages as required

• To ensure that gullies, drains etc are kept free from debris and that the school grounds are litter free

• To be responsible for ensuring clear and safe pedestrian access to the school, particularly in adverse weather conditions

• To be responsible for ensuring that the appearance of the site is maintained to the highest standards – proactively resolving issues of general wear and tear

• To dispose of waste materials in a safe, hygienic manner ensuring that it is available for collection as required

• To monitor stock levels of consumable items e.g. cleaning materials and re-order when necessary

• To undertake handyperson duties

• To take responsibility for preparing and updating the site risk assessments 

• To maintain appropriate records including fire alarm log book 

• To carry out regular water testing and maintain the necessary records

• To report emergencies in the case of faults with gas, electric & water supply to the Head teacher and service providers

• To supervise the cleaning of the site

• To comply with the requirements of health and safety, other relevant legislation and school policies

• The postholder will be expected to observe safe working practices in carrying out the required duties and ensure that instructions specified by technical consultants, contractors and manufacturers are adhered to

• To carry out other duties as required by the Head teacher within the general remit of the post

• To carry out cleaning duties as required including sweeping, dusting, wall washing, toilet cleaning, mopping and use of vacuum cleaners

• To use electrical and mechanical equipment, drills, floor polishers, etc. when necessary, and after appropriate training

• To use stepladders when necessary and with due regard to the Health & Safety of themselves or others

• To use approved cleaning materials in accordance with manufacturers printed instructions, school procedures and COSHH Regulations. (Chemicals should NEVER be mixed with other chemicals)

• To be responsible for the care of all cleaning equipment and materials assigned to them. 

• To be aware of their responsibilities for the Health & Safety of themselves and others. 

• To wear protective clothing provided, additionally shoes which are suitable for the work being carried out must be worn.

Chellaston Academy is an ambitious school, keen to improve on and exceed previous success. We serve, and are proud to do so, a rich, diverse and exciting community.   There is a real sense of determination and an ethos of aspiration and support pervades all we do. Chellaston is a forward-looking school, creative and imaginative in its approach to ensure that a quality education is provided for everyone.

If you believe that you could fulfill the requirements of the role and have a part to play in the success of the Academy, we look forward to reading your application.

Method of Application:

If you wish to apply for this post, please do the following:

a. Complete an application form via TES.

b. There is a Job Description, which outlines the post.  

c. In your application please state the reasons why you wish to work in a school environment outlining how your skills, experience and qualifications would make you a suitable candidate.  

The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 28th May 2020.

Safeguarding:

The school is committed to all aspects of safeguarding children.  If you are invited for interview, you will be asked questions about safeguarding students.  You will be asked to bring documentation with you, which will enable us to have proof of identity.  If you are successful at interview, you will be offered a position subject to clearance from the DBS Enhanced checks and any other procedure we may wish to follow.  

The application form will ask you to make a declaration about any convictions, cautions, warnings or bind-overs which you have ever had and give details of those offences.  The fact that you have had a criminal record will not necessarily prohibit consideration of your application.

We look forward to reading your application and I thank you for the time you have taken in considering this post.