School Caretaker

School Caretaker Ascot, England

Bracknell Forest Council
Full Time Ascot, England 20000 - 24999 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Employer:
Ascot Heath Primary School
Salary:
£20,000 - £24,999
Location:
Ascot Heath Primary School
Contract:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full Time/Part Time
Hours:
37 hours per week.
DBS Check:
Enhanced
Closing Date:
17/03/2023 at 14:10
Reference:
Pri/23/230543

Ascot Heath is a 2-form entry primary school which opened in September 2019 when the former infant and junior schools amalgamated. The children and staff are really enjoying being part of a primary school. We are currently recruiting for a school Caretaker to join us on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will work with the school Business Manager to ensure that the school building and the school site are maintained to a high standard.

The role:

  • Cleaning, basic plumbing, replacing light bulbs, basic carpentry,
  • Painting and decorating, portering, room/hall set up's, grounds maintenance, escorting contractors
  • Car park management as required
  • Operates during and outside of school opening hours. Works both indoors and within the school grounds throughout the year.
  • Working with commercial cleaning/ maintenance materials, which require appropriate handling and application.
  • Required to move furniture including heavy items. The majority of working day is spent undertaking physical activities.
  • Liaising with contractors whilst on site to ensure their safety and that of staff and pupils
  • Ensuring that the physical school environment is maintained to a standard that allows the school to function on a daily basis.
  • Able to prioritise tasks in a busy environment.
  • Must be physically fit, able to bend, lift and use step ladders.
  • Experience of working in a school setting desirable.
  • Arrange emergency repairs as and when required to minimise disruption to the school working day. This may include arranging annual maintenance and safety checks.

Essential:

  • DIY/maintenance skills
  • Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise work
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and maintain excellent working relationships
  • Ability to demonstrate a "can do "approach.
  • Commitment to continuing training/development of knowledge and skills
  • Must be available for out of hours emergencies and callouts.
  • Must be flexible regarding working hours

Desirable:

  • Plumbing and carpentry skills
  • An understanding and experience of implementing health and safety legislation and requirements.
  • An understanding of the potential facilities needs of a School.

At Ascot Heath we are proud to offer you:-

  • a motivated Leadership team who will support new leaders professionally and allow them freedom to be creative in order to enrich the children’s learning opportunities
  • a happy and committed staff team who are welcoming and supportive of new staff
  • friendly and well behaved children who are really excited at the launch of their new school and our new curriculum
  • a commitment from the governors and leadership team to ensure staff well being and development is a key priority

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or to find out more information about the role then please contact the School Business Manager via the school office on 01344 882631 or by email [email protected]

Ascot Heath Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applications will be considered on receipt

Equal Opportunities

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

School Caretaker
Bracknell Forest Council

www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Bracknell, United Kingdom
Paul Bettison
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Government
Municipal Agencies
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