School Caretaker

Job Title: Site Controller

Section/Location: Ascot Heath Primary School

School:
Grade/Salary Range: BG- J-I

F1

Working Pattern:
**JOB PURPOSE**

To be responsible for the maintenance and security of the school premises and site, ensuring a safe environment.

**DESIGNATION OF POST AND POSITION WITHIN SCHOOL STRUCTURE**

Responsible to the Head teacher/School Business Manager

School to insert school structure

**MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Ensure that buildings and the site are secure, including during out of school hours and take remedial actions if required. Including locking and unlocking of buildings at predetermined times
- Act as the designated key holder for the school premises, providing out of hours and emergency access to the school site (as agreed with the Headteacher)
- Undertake regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings, (including compliance with fire safety regulations) and equipment, in line with other schedules
- Undertake repairs and maintenance of the buildings and site
- Monitor consumables and stock and order supplies as necessary
- Undertake general portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment within the school
- Ensure a satisfactory school environment, including carrying out cleaning duties when necessary; liaising with grounds maintenance staff; keeping the school grounds clean and maintained
- Ensure the operation and maintenance of specialised equipment following training
- Reference should also be made to the Site Controllers’ Scheme
- Such other duties as may from time to time be necessary, compatible with the nature of the post

**SCOPE OF JOB (Budgetary/Resource Control, Impact)**
- Contribute to the management of the premises budget
- Monitor the work of cleaning staff to ensure a high standard of cleaning
- The post holder is responsible for ensuring that the school child protection policy is adhered to and concerns raised in accordance with this policy.

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**

Job Title: Site Controller

Section:
School:
Grade/Salary Range: BG-I/J

**KEY CRITERIA**

**ESSENTIAL**

**DESIRABLE**

**Qualifications And Training**

Working at or towards national occupational standards (NOS) for facilities management

Knowledge/skills equivalent to current national qualifications (NVQ) level 2

Or relevant experience

**Competence Summary**

(Knowledge, abilities, skills, experience)

Knowledge and expertise in minor maintenance and repair

Knowledge of policies and procedures for health and safety, security and alarm systems

Ability to communicate with school staff and contractors

Good communication skills (written and verbal)

Ability to supervise staff

Experience of supervising staff

**Work-related Personal Requirements**

A friendly and supportive attitude towards students, staff and other members of the school and wider community

Flexible approach to work and committed team-player

Enthusiasm for education and working in a school community

**Other Work Requirements**

Physically able to use cleaning equipment and move or lift furniture.

Suitability to work with children.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 37 per week

**Salary**: £20,812.00-£25,409.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ascot: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- cleaning (preferred)
- janitorial (preferred)
- Facilities maintenance (preferred)
- Landscape maintenance (preferred)
- Manual handling (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/03/2023
Reference ID: Ascot Heath Primary - School Caretaker
Expected start date: 27/03/2023