Caretaker

Overview

St Bede’s Catholic Primary School wishes to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Caretaker. The successful candidate will work in a team to maintain our school site and provide a welcoming and safe environment for the whole school community.

Responsibilities

• Manage the maintenance and security of the school and grounds, including routine testing, maintenance, ordering supplies, and handyperson activities.
• Open and secure the school premises as appropriate.
• Ensure the school is well presented and maintained to a high standard, promoting health and safety in all activities.
• Maintain building and site security during and after school hours and take remedial action when required.
• Respond to security alarms or other call‑outs in accordance with agreed procedures.
• Carry out a range of handyperson duties directed by the Head Teacher, such as remedial painting and decorating, repairs to fittings, taps, cisterns, and installation of shelves or notice boards.
• Monitor consumables and stock, informing of shortages through agreed processes.
• Perform general porterage duties, including moving furniture, deliveries and equipment within the school.
• Conduct regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures, and fittings, including compliance with fire safety regulations.
• Maintain tidiness and safety of the outside areas, clearing snow, treating main entrances, paths, car park and yard areas with salt or grit as appropriate.
• Coordinate and assist with deliveries, unloading and moving items to designated areas.
• Work with the Trust Estates Manager and Trust Central Teams to ensure statutory compliance and health and safety requirements are met.
• Carry out minor repairs as required.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on, well organised.
• Good communication skills.
• Practical knowledge of basic maintenance tasks.
• Ability to undertake moving and handling of physical objects.
• Flexible approach and strong teamwork ability.
• Leadership skills.
• Ability to use own initiative.

Benefits

• Support and training to undertake the role and further development.
• National Terms and Conditions of Employment (NJC Green Book).
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus public holidays.

Additional Information

Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff. The position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Emailed applications only; CVs will not be accepted.

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact info@stbedessouthshields.co.uk.

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