Caretaker / Site Manager

About the role

We looking for an honest, reliable, friendly and hardworking Caretaker to join our team.

The work involves carrying out a range of duties including maintenance, security of the buildings and site, cleaning and supervision of contract cleaners; and ensuring the buildings and grounds are well maintained and meet all Health & Safety requirements.

We are looking for someone who: 

• Takes pride in their work.
• Is committed to keeping a clean and safe environment for all.
• Models our Going for Gold values.
• Communicates effectively to students, staff, parents and visitors.
• Is a good team player.
• Can work alone and use their initiative. 

We can offer:

• A warm and welcoming school community.
• An opportunity to make a huge difference.
• A calm and purposeful environment.
• A leadership team with strong determination and ambition for the school’s future.  
• Strong governor and parental support.
• Ongoing professional development.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they take a real pride in their work, be flexible, have good literacy and numeracy skills as well as general DIY and painting and decorating skills. Use of domestic power tools for appropriate repair and maintenance tasks will also be required.

A knowledge and experience of operating as a caretaker within an education setting is desirable, but not essential. Site specific training will be provided. Application of common sense and the ability to maintain good working relationships with all school staff and visitors is essential.

The salary range will be H3-H4 (depending on experience) £24,790 - £26,409 per annum, 52 weeks a year with a 37-hour working week. This position is for a full time or a part time role.  The working hours must fall between 9:00am and 6:00pm Monday to Friday. There may be occasional additional out-of-hours lettings, which will be paid as overtime or time in lieu.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; therefore, all of the necessary checks will be performed on shortlisted candidates, which will include online searches. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out on the successful candidate. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and all convictions (including cautions, bind-overs or no case to answer) must be declared. 

The post holder has a responsibility to promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of children in accordance with the school’s child protection and behaviour management policy.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Please contact the Ashfield School Office on 020 89502350 to arrange a visit and for an application form.

PLEASE NOTE: we reserve the right to interview for this post as and when applicants apply and will withdraw the post once a successful applicant is appointed.