Job Description
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Scale 3 points 5-6
30 hours per week
43 weeks per year
We are looking for TWO positive, energetic and hard-working people to join our wonderful team as Caretakers for 30 hours per week.
We need you to take pride in our school and ensure that the environment is safe, clean, tidy and attractive for children, staff and families. The role will require you to have good common sense, practical skills and experience of using your own initiative.
The main focus of the role is security and maintenance of the building, health & safety, fire safety and statutory compliance. Other duties include undertaking safety audits and risk assessments and ensuring regular health and safety checks are completed e.g. fire alarms, emergency lighting and Legionella testing.
Part of this role requires you to be a friendly face to welcome our pupils and families to school. We are therefore looking for the right people who are approachable, reliable, competent and trustworthy. A good sense of humour is also important! You should be willing to work overtime when required.
We offer many opportunities for staff to develop their career with access to great training within our friendly and supportive team, as well as an excellent pension scheme and access to private GP appointments/physio etc.
Regular tasks include but are not limited to the following:
Security - general building security, opening up and key holder
Reactive Maintenance Activities - including responding to site security and health and safety issues to ensure a safe environment for all
Planned Maintenance Activities - carrying out simple system checks including water hygiene and fire.
Undertake a range of DIY repairs - including maintenance, decorating, carpentry, plumbing, plastering and glazing.
Health & Safety - compliance with policies and reporting of any unsafe activities.
Grounds Maintenance - litter picking, leaf clearance and snow clearance and gritting during adverse weather conditions.
Cleaning - regular cleaning of limited areas, emergency cleaning activities and emptying bins.
Ensure our school is kept spotlessly clean, liaising with a team of contract cleaners.
Porterage - receiving and delivering goods, room setups for events and other activities as required by the school.
Administration - keeping records up to date, accurate completion of timesheets, COSHH etc.
Dealing with enquiries from employees of the Local Authority, workers and contractors and, where appropriate, advising the Headteacher of their presence.
Operating the heating plant so that the required temperatures are maintained in the premises and an adequate supply of hot water is available.
Lettings cover - occasional paid weekend or evening work.
Experience of joinery, plumbing, repairs and maintenance would be an advantage, but not essential.
What we can offer you:
A 'Good' School (Ofsted 2022) with a friendly and supportive team of staff and leaders who are dedicated and committed to the success of all pupils and staff alike
A whole school culture and vision which puts wellbeing at the heart of everything we do
Excellent opportunities for continuing professional development
Polite, well mannered children
An amazing staff room with tea and coffee on tap!
Several dedicated workshop type areas for site staff.
Uniforms and safety boots
Access to tools and equipment.
If this role is of interest to you and you can demonstrate some of these requirements, please apply now. In addition, please see the Job Description and Person Specification with full details of experience required to fulfil this highly rewarding role.
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school directly on 01255 502444 to arrange an appointment. We strongly recommend you visit the school to help you decide whether this is a role for you.
At Mayflower Primary School we have the very highest expectations for all of our children which is balanced by a kind, caring and nurturing ethos and a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
We are committed to the safe-guarding and welfare of our pupils, and this post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Information about the School
The Mayflower Primary School is two form entry with 380 currently on role. Our school is situated in Dovercourt, Harwich. We have good links with local schools, a strong Governing Body and supportive parents. The community feel of our school is important to us.