BILTON C OF E JUNIOR SCHOOL Plantagenet Drive Rugby CV22 6LB Tel: 01788 810675 Head of School – Mrs R Ross Email: officebiltonjuniorschool.co.uk Job Description for a SENIOR SCHOOL CARETAKER. JEID REF: CO614 (new) POST LEVEL : Band E £13,400 - £13,612 (Band E4 - 5) Hours: 20 hours per week – Monday – Friday 6:30am – 10:30am You will attend training days on a pro rata basis as detailed in the Scheme for the Employment of Teaching Assistants. Contract Status : A fixed term contract initially until July 2025 which will then be reviewed. Support and training: This will be provided by School business Manager Line Management: You will work under the direction of School business manager and Head of School Closing date: Friday 17th January 2025 To apply for this role please complete and return the application form to: officebiltonjuniorschool.co.uk Pop into the school office for a paper application, or feel free to call us to arrange a visit, and informal chat. BROAD DESCRIPTION: Works under broad direction and laid down procedures. Responsible for managing caretaking services to all buildings forming the school site, ensuring a safe and secure environment. Has responsibility for undertaking minor or temporary maintenance and repairs. Manages school caretaking/premises staff or holds budgetary responsibility. Responsible to the Head of School or nominated representative for the effective provision of caretaking, cleaning and site maintenance routines and responding to emergencies relating to the site as necessary. Contribute to establishing and maintaining a culture of safeguarding children. Contribute to the school’s statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. We take a very robust approach to Safeguarding within our community and expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. Please note that Learning Support Assistants new to Warwickshire are required to successfully complete a DBS Successful candidates will be contacted to be notified of interview by email on: 17th January 2025 Interviews will be held on: TBC W/C 20TH January For reasons of time economy we do not notify applicants who are not shortlisted. Responsibility for others: The post has some impact on the well-being of individuals or groups (ie physical, mental, social, health and safety). Responsibility for physical resources: The post has considerable responsibility for Cleaning, maintenance and repair of a range of equipment or buildings and / or responsibility for security of buildings. TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR BAND E, THE POST MUST MEET AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: Responsibility for staff: The post has direct responsibility for a team of employees, including recruitment, work allocation and performance management. Responsibility for budget: The post has some direct responsibility for financial resources, including placing orders, verifying invoices and monitoring expenditure against a specific budget. TYPICAL TASKS Security: Carry out security procedures for the school buildings and grounds Routine and non-routine opening and closing and security of premises and grounds Take action to prevent trespass on the premises Ensure unauthorised parking of vehicles does not occur Act as a nominated key holder and respond appropriately to alarm company, police call-outs and other emergencies outside normal working hours. Cleaning: Ensure the premises and furnishings are cleaned in accordance with the school’s/authority’s standards, including supervising, organising and appraisal of work of cleaning staff. Carry out regular cleaning inspection and maintaining log sheet Ensure floors are stripped and retreated at appropriate intervals Order cleaning materials and equipment Maintain time book, fill in claims forms etc Maintenance: Ensure that site is maintained and fit for purpose Carry out minor maintenance work and repairs. Responsible for basic tools and equipment and report items, repairs, maintenance work that is required and is beyond the competence of the school site staff. Check for and report damage as appropriate Direct contractors to sites of repair and maintenance work Inspect work of contractors where satisfaction note required Operate heating plant to maintain certain temperatures and ensure adequate supply of hot water available Carry out frost precaution procedures Carry out procedures in event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or major damage Provide emergency access in the event of snow or minor flooding or similar emergency situations Ensure playing areas and paths are free from litter Ensure drains and gullies are inspected to ensure free flowing and clean, dealing with blockages as necessary Ensure that caretaking and cleaning equipment is in a safe and working condition Undertake occasional painting (of doors/small areas etc) Stock: Receive delivery of stock, materials etc ensuring appropriate storage. Ensure adequate supply of fuel, light bulbs and janitorial materials are available, placing orders as necessary Lettings: Prepare for after-school activities and ensure accommodation is prepared for normal school use Undertake school lettings in accordance with the lettings procedures Other: Moving equipment and resources as required Marking sports pitches (where appropriate) Check fire alarm systems, Logging Checks in line with inspection requirements Assist Head of school (or nominated representative) in undertaking risk assessments Maintaining and updating COSHH records. Undertaking training including Health and Safety and Water testing Staff management / financial responsibility: as referred to above QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING AND LIKELY ABILITIES Be aware of and understand the Authority’s regulation, e.g. H&SAW and COSHH guidelines Literacy skills to complete forms and orders, write instructions, understand and follow H & S and COSHH instructions Numeracy skills to check goods, check invoices, carry out stock control, undertake calculations, monitor and account for expenditure against a budget Display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people Value and respect the views and needs of children Able to carry out procedures, routines and follow instructions Able to plan short term Able to operate cleaning equipment, machinery and tools and undertake basic maintenance Have minor maintenance skills (eg plumbing, electrical, glazing, woodwork) to make safe. Understand basic administrative systems (lettings, time book, maintenance hotline, ordering) Understand and be familiar with the layout and organisation of the school and its site. Have staff management skills and be able to manage a small team. Able to take initiative and be proactive Can solve straightforward problems, respond to unforeseen circumstances (eg hazards, accidents etc) Previous experience in caretaking or related field.