Caretaker
Stanley High School
Sefton
- £13.20 - £13.41 per hour
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- NJC Grade D SCP 5-6
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- May 2025
- Apply by:
- 20 March 2025
Job overview
Responsible to: Site Manager
Responsible for: Building maintenance, cleanliness, security and maintenance of furnishings, fixtures, plants and heavy equipment within the designated school premises. Post Title: Caretaker
Grade: NJC Grade D SCP 5-6
Contract: Permanent 20 Per Week (MON-FRI 6PM -10PM, SAT 8AM-12PM)
Principal Accountabilities:
Under the instruction/guidance of appropriate senior staff, be responsible for the building maintenance, cleanliness, security and maintenance of furnishings, fixtures, plant and heavy equipment within the designated school (site) premises.
Security and Safety:
· Maintain premises security such that key holding procedures are observed and that premises remain as secure as is practically possible.
· Respond to and accurately record all call outs, liaising with the security force and police as appropriate.
· Make premises secure after break-ins.
· Regularly test fire alarms and be familiar with the evacuation procedure for the premises and carry out evacuation drills.
· Undertake the role of Fire Marshall.
· Ensure the safe storage of materials covered by the COSHH regulations.
· Ensure stringent health and safety provision and adherence to safe working practice.
Additional Responsibilities
· Advise the appropriate senior member of staff on matters relating to energy control and conservation, implementing measures to prevent waste.
· Ensure lights and other equipment are switched off as appropriate.
· Operate, manage and control cleaning materials and equipment including the ordering, storage and distribution to appropriate personnel.
· Undertake porterage of stock, furniture and equipment as required.
· Report all structural, fabric, furnishings, fixtures and equipment defects to the appropriate person. Undertake minor/simple repairs as required e.g. minor plumbing, changing light bulbs, redecorating and fixing etc.
Undertake regular school (site) premises inspections and identify and record repair maintenance requirements.
· Organise and carry out various maintenance duties to ensure that the general upkeep and maintenance of the school (site) premises is satisfactory, as per specific schedule for the school (site) premises.
· Liaise with external contractors and monitor their work ensuring it is carried out punctually and to the required standard.
· Organise and carry out minor improvement work e.g. erecting shelves, notice boards, bookshelves etc as agreed with the appropriate senior member of staff.
· Monitor the cleanliness of the school, liaising with the Cleaning Supervisor on a daily basis.
· Undertake general cleaning duties within the premises and outside of the premises to ensure a safe and hygienic working environment is maintained.
· Support for the School/Organisation Complete all necessary administration e.g. timesheets, and forward to the appropriate person for processing.
· Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
· Be aware of and support difference to help ensure everyone has equal access to the facilities and feels valued, respecting their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic background.
· Contribute to the organisation’s ethos, aims and development / improvement plan.
· Work as part of a team appreciating and supporting the role of other people in the team.
· Contribute to the maintenance of records, information and data, including the production of analysis and reports as required to Senior Management Team to aid decision making.
· Attend and participate in meetings as required.
· Undertake personal development through training and other learning activities as required.
· Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.
· Assist in the induction of other support staff as required.
Attached documents
About Stanley High School
Welcome to Stanley High School, part of the Southport Learning Trust.
We are a values-led school. Our mission is to ensure that every Stanley High School student is given the best opportunity and support to realise their full potential and develop those skills and qualities needed to make good choices and go on to lead happy and successful lives.
Everything we do here is guided by our school motto ‘Success for All’ and underpinned by our key values of Aspire, Challenge, Excel. We are ambitious for our students and want them to present themselves proudly and confidently. We also encourage them to challenge themselves and be determined to succeed. This is so they can excel by being well-rounded, caring and respectful young adults who know how to get the best out of themselves and others they encounter.
Staff here understand the importance of creating a school culture that is friendly and supportive, and which fosters a sense of ambition while celebrating the achievement of all. We aim to nurture in all students a lifelong love of learning and an understanding that everyone can fulfil their ambitions regardless of how wide the gap between starting points and desired destinations may seem. The successful candidate will play an active role in realising this by modelling and upholding high expectations and high standards at all times.
On a day-to-day basis, we are committed to providing excellent teaching, a broad curriculum and wonderful pastoral care for each individual student. We understand the that our staff are our best resource, and we are committed to investing in them and their professional development to ensure that our students have the best experience we can offer. Staff here are specialists in their areas and are further developed through bespoke CPD opportunities as well as access to professional training programmes and qualifications.
Student experience is also prioritised outside of the classroom. At Stanley, we have a variety of extra and co-curricular events and activities that take place regularly throughout the year and staff are always willing to go the extra mile to put on trips, clubs and shows aimed at supporting, stretching and challenging students in their thinking. Our sporting prowess in particular knows no bounds and our students are as dedicated to us in their representation in matches against other schools as we are to them each day.
If successful, you will be joining the Southport Learning Trust; a family of eight schools which includes six secondary schools and two primary schools in the locality where you would gain support from a wider group of senior leaders. Schools in our Trust include Birkdale High School, Bedford Primary School, Greenbank High School, Kew Woods Primary School, Maghull High School, Meols Cop High School, Range High School and, of course, Stanley High School. Being part of a Trust will give you the opportunity to share and be involved in developing practice across multiple schools. You would benefit from an excellent Employee Assistance Programme and a commitment to your well-being and professional development.
Miss Nicki Gregg, Headteacher
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