CARETAKER
ELSTREE SCREEN ARTS ACADEMY
Working pattern: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday
H3:5 - H3:6 £25,583 - £25,989 + £1,045 fringe allowance FTE
Required as soon as possible
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We are seeking a Caretaker to provide a comprehensive caretaking service and contribute to a clean, healthy and safe environment for users of the premises and grounds and the efficient running of the school.
Main duties and responsibilities
Responsibility for the day-to-day security of the site including locking the building at the end of the day.
Act as a designated key holder for the site, be on the alarm system call-out list and able to attend the school as necessary if contacted by the alarm company.
Undertake minor repairs (i.e. not requiring qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site.
Ensure the responsibility for the safe receipt of goods and deliveries coming into the school, ensuring prompt delivery to the end user.
Ensure school fixtures and fittings are maintained and in good working order.
Purchase premises related equipment and supplies within agreed budget.
Ensure the school site is maintained in a clean and tidy manner, including rubbish collection/disposal and some urgent cleaning tasks as necessary.
Ensure school heating plant is kept working efficiently.
Ensure relevant areas are prepared for events, e.g. assemblies and parents evening, including setting out or clearing away furniture as required.
Ensure that in periods of inclement weather, the school site is kept safe and accessible, for example snow clearing and/or salt spreading.
Take responsibility for necessary Health and Safety checks and procedures on site.
Work in accordance with school guidelines and undertake any other duties as directed by the Facilities Manager
Compliance
The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection; health and safety; confidentiality; and data protection and report all concerns to an appropriate person.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.
Additional Information
All staff are required to participate in training and other learning activities and in performance management and development as required by the Trust’s policies and practices.
This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of the Trust.
Supervision/Job Context
The post holder is managed by the Vice Principal.
Contacts
The post holder will work with all members of staff in the school and have contact with students, parents, advisors and other specialist visitors to the school.
Director Principal: Chris Mitchell
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Studio Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire WD6 5NN
☎ 01923284169
✉ recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk
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