Caretaker

**SECKFORD EDUCATION TRUST**

**SET BECCLES SCHOOL JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Caretaker**

**Permanent FULL-TIME**

**Line Manager**:Operations Manager

**Salary**:Points 7-12 of the SET Support Staff Salary Scale

**FTE** £24,294 - £26,421 per annum

**THE POST**

SET Beccles School seeks to appoint a Caretaker

SET Beccles School is member of the Seckford Education Trust (SET), which is currently led by the CEO.

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**

The personal competencies expected of all school support staff are:

- The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
- Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible team;
- Willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
- Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions; the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**

**Essential**
- Experience of caretaking / custodian role;
- Experience of liaising with contractors and suppliers
- Experience of general site maintenance;
- Experience of allocating work and supervising cleaning staff;
- Experience of operating cleaning equipment and completing cleaning tasks.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**

**Essential**
- Ability to read and record written information accurately i.e. meter readings and Health and Safety information;
- Basic numeracy in order to maintain / operate stock control;
- Knowledge of Health and Safety, Manual Handling and COSHH Regulations;
- Ability to manage time effectively to complete tasks to a high standard;
- Broad, basic knowledge of DIY equipment and the ability to undertake straightforward, basic repairs;
- Able to work both alone and within a team;
- Basic painting and carpentry skills;
**Desirable**
- Knowledge of Security Systems.

**PERSONAL QUALITIES**

**Essential**
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of people;
- Commitment to achieving high standards of cleanliness and hygiene;
- Calm, organised approach to work;
- Flexible approach to working pattern in order to provide support as required at functions/events or to cover unexpected callouts.
- Hardworking, proactive and has initiative.

**JOB SPECIFICATION**
- Overall care, maintenance, safety and security of the school buildings, equipment and facilities.
- To provide practical support and assistance to students and staff to ensure their safety and welfare, as reasonably requested.

**Main Responsibilities**

**Care and Maintenance**
- Carry out routine planned care and maintenance tasks as set out in relevant schedules and programmes, e.g. fire alarm testing, water hygiene testing etc.;
- Undertake assigned cleaning duties not carried out by cleaners (e.g. emergency clean up or heavy duty cleaning duties such as sweeping outside areas, sealing and polishing floors, cleaning carpets etc.);
- Ensure continued provision of all heating, lighting and ventilation;
- Carry out urgent minor repairs and maintenance tasks as issues arise, or arrange for appointed contractor or SET to attend to where appropriate;
- Oversee work undertaken by appointed contractors in line with any service agreements, ensuring they comply with health and safety and security requirements of the school, escalating issues if necessary;
- Ensure health and safety requirements considered and followed in aspects of all work;
- Ensure all equipment and property is maintained and kept in good working order;
- Undertake opening and closing procedures for the site and buildings, ensuring all security measures are in place;
- Day to day supervision of cleaning staff to ensure required standards are met;
- Provide out of hours on call service as agreed;
- Ensure stocks are maintained for maintenance and cleaning consumables, ordering replacements as and when required in accordance with purchasing guidelines.

**Health and Safety**
- Carry out regular assessments to identify potential risks and hazards and ensure appropriate action taken to address;
- Ensure all H&S assessments are documented and records accurately maintained;
- Respond promptly to issues raised by staff in relation to health and safety issues;
- Keep up to date with relevant policies and procedures and ensure adherence to at all times;
- Be familiar with and adhere to COSHH requirements;
- As above for manual handling;
- Undertake regular checks as required to ensure fire regulations are met;
- Ensure appropriate training received before carrying out relevant tasks.

**Support for Staff and Students**
- Move furniture and other equipment as needed to meet the needs of the school;
- Assist teachers and staff as needed to erect or dismantle equipment and move materials or supplies;
- Provide necessary support for functions and events, collecting and delivering equipment etc. as needed;
- Deliver parcels between sites/departments;
- Ensure appropriate ordering and stock co