Roles at Cranham Primary School (20 Hours), St Peters Droitwich C of e Academy (20 Hours), and Wychbold First and Nursery School (15hours). Please specify which role you are interested in when applying. Caretaker To ensure that the school remains compliant in all areas of health and safety and to ensure a safe environment is maintained to facilitate the effective teaching of pupils. Key responsibilities and activities Carrying out security procedures for school buildings and grounds, where applicable. Respond to 'Issues' raised by staff on Every. Support with routine compliance checks. Regularly checking and ensuring emergency exits are not obstructed. Reporting acts of theft or vandalism to the Head/Office Team. Ensure manufacturers and COSHH regulations are complied with in the mixing, use and storage of cleaning materials. Ensuring removal of waste to appropriate disposal points. Taking on cleaning duties as required. Portage of materials, furniture and equipment and any other manual handling duties. Making safe all electrical and gas emergencies. Ensure access for emergency services, assist as necessary and secure premises as required. Escalate all defects which require a contractor skillset to repair, to the Office Team. Inspect electrical fittings and report defects as required. Replace lamps and domestic fuses as required. Regularly inspect plumbing and repair defects or escalate to contractors, where necessary. Synchronise clocks, time switches, etc, as required. Undertake minor repairs to fixtures and fittings including desks, tables and chairs as appropriate. Be responsible for the supply and availability of all hygiene materials. Remove graffiti etc, as required. Purchase materials for minor repairs. Carry out minor works to improve the site as required by the Head/Business Manager. Attend appropriate training courses as required. Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of all external hard areas, empty litter bins daily. Clean and clear all drains and gullies to ensure effective and healthy operation. Inspect outside fabric of school, report/repair defects as appropriate. Inspect all fences, gates, walls, steps, lights, etc. Keep entrance to the school, inside and outside, clean and clear of obstructions always. Clear leaves, snow, ice and moss as appropriate, including treatment of surfaces with salt, etc. Inspect all outside areas for dangerous materials and remove - including external emergency cleaning of spillages. Carry out external window cleaning where required. Carry out minor works to improve the site as required by the Head/Business Manager. Other Responsibilities Ensure that safe working practices are followed in respect of COSHH and other Risk Assessment control measures. Employees must comply with the provisions of 'The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974' and must take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts of omissions whilst at work. Employees are also required to cooperate with their employer to enable them to perform or comply with any statutory provisions. The Trust's efforts to promote a safe and healthy working environment can only succeed with the full co-operation of its employees. Generic Responsibilities To undertake any further training as required. To be aware of and observe all policies, procedures, working practices and regulations. In particular: Employees must comply with the provisions of 'The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974' and must take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts of omissions whilst at work. Employees are also required to cooperate with their employer to enable them to perform or comply with any statutory provisions. The Trust's efforts to promote a safe and healthy working environment can only succeed with the full co-operation of its employees To understand, comply with and promote the Trust's safeguarding policy and procedures. It is the responsibility of all employees to make the working environment safe and secure for all It is the responsibility of all staff to comply with the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy. The key responsibilities for staff under this Policy are set out in the Trust Code of Conduct. The duties described in this Job Description must be carried out in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect for all employees and service users To maintain the confidentiality about pupils, clients, staff and other Trust business. The work is of a confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. The post holder must always meet the requirements of the Data Protection Act.