Caretaker Security Officer - full time - Ditcham Park School
Ditcham Park school is seeking to appoint an experienced Caretaker Security Officer to join the Estates Team.
Ditcham Park School is an independent co-educational day school located in the South Downs National Park near Petersfield, Hampshire. There is a Junior and Senior School with approximately 400 pupils aged from 3 to 16 years old and approximately 70 members of staff.
Key purpose of role
The caretaker and security officer play crucial roles in maintaining a safe and well-functioning environment for the school and around the grounds. The caretaker is responsible for the overall upkeep of the premises, ensuring that all facilities are clean, functional, and welcoming. The security officer focuses on protecting the property and its occupants by monitoring for any suspicious activities, enforcing access control measures, and responding to emergencies.
Key Responsibilities
1. Supervision and ongoing monitoring of the daily pupil afternoon pick-up (between 3:30 pm and 4:00 pm term time only), ensuring that the safety of pupils is always paramount.
2. Takes primary responsibility for site security from 4:00 pm onwards, securing and alarming school buildings on completion of the school day.
3. Assume responsibility for fire emergencies outside of the school day.
4. Emptying recycling bins in classrooms daily.
5. Emptying litter bins around the site when full.
6. Removal of refuse from the Kitchen bin area and disposing of it into the designated bins.
7. Restocking washrooms with consumables daily.
8. Moving furniture and setting up for events.
9. General maintenance duties.
10. General porterage duties such as carrying parcels to classrooms.
11. Sweeping external areas and entrances where required.
12. Assist grounds staff with leaf clearing in the Autumn term.
13. Assisting with school open mornings and Founders day celebration.
14. Assist with other tasks as required by the Estates Bursar, particularly during school holiday periods when the department focuses on remedial maintenance and forward-looking development.
15. Always operate in line with the ethos culture and overall aims and policies of the school.
Hours of Work
The working hours are over a flexible pattern which would be 11:00 am – 7:00 pm during term time and 9:00 am – 5:00 pm during the school holidays. You would be required to attend other school events, e.g. Sports days, Founders’ day, and open mornings.
Holiday entitlement is 25 days which is to be taken during school holidays or as agreed by the Estates Bursar. Other competitive benefits are offered.
Application procedure
To apply for the position please complete the application form below. You may submit your application in either of two ways:
* via email to recruitment@ditchampark.com
* by post or by hand to Ditcham Park School, FAO Louisa Martin, Ditcham Park, Nr Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 5RN, England
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For further information and to apply please refer to the Ditcham Park School website "Vacancies".
Closing Date is 9:00 am Wednesday 29th January 2025. Interviews will be held at the school on arrangement.
Ditcham Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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