Caretaker/Maintenance

Northease Manor School is seeking a reliable and proactive caretaker to join our site team. You will play a vital role in maintaining the safety and functionality of our school environment. You will be responsible for ensuring that our facilities are well-maintained and conducive to the learning and development of our students. This role requires a proactive, diligent individual who is committed to creating a positive and safe educational environment for all students.

At Northease Manor School, every child's unique potential is nurtured and celebrated. We are a dedicated educational institution located near Lewes, specialising in supporting students with special educational needs. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment that fosters the growth and development of all our students.

We cannot accept CV's so please apply using our school application form. Completed forms should be returned to our HR Manager at

Main Core responsibilities

Caretaking Duties:

· As a member of Northease Manor School staff you are expected to perform any duties as may reasonably be assigned to you by the Site Manager or a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

· Work within the site team to collectively ensure that the school premises are safe, secure, and well-maintained at all times.

· Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on buildings and facilities including doors, windows, furniture, basic plumbing, carpentry and electrics, painting of walls and woodwork and other decorating work as directed.

· Respond within appropriate timescales to repairs and maintenance issues as noted in the Maintenance Book.

· Meet contractors carrying out repairs and PPMs – accompany them during school term time to ensure compliance to safeguarding policy.

· Carry out H&S and maintenance checks to site including: legionella, fire alarm and equipment, swimming pool, school vehicles, asbestos, etc.

· Support the site manager's minor works programme to keep building and estate to a high standard.

· Ensure opening and closing procedures are carried out including locking and unlocking the premises and monitoring the security systems.

· Set up rooms or large areas such as the Tudor Hall for various activities, events and changes to normal school operations, including movement of furniture when necessary.

· Respond promptly to urgent maintenance issues and emergencies – escalating where necessary to the appropriate levels of management.

· Scan and upload PPM reports, updating the PPM spreadsheet, and filing records on SharePoint.

· Use our online H&S platform to update the completion status of tasks and compliance checks.

· To uphold the School's policies for anti-discriminatory practice and equality of opportunity. Develop and nurture positive relationships with staff, students and the School's extended community.

· Be flexible and accommodating to meet the changing needs of the School.

· To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the Northease Manor School's Safeguarding policy.

Safeguarding

Northease Manor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£25,194.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person