Application Deadline - Sunday 11th June 2023

Contract/Hours: Part-time - Term time only + 6 weeks

Salary Type: NJC Support Staff                                           Location of Role: Harting CE Primary School

Salary Details: dependent upon experience                   Hours of Work: to be agreed

Main purpose

We are looking for a Caretaker with overall responsibility of security and maintenance of the school premises. Duties to include the upkeep and repair of buildings, external classrooms and grounds.  Handyperson skills are essential with statutory health and safety checks experience desirable but training will be given to the right candidate.

This post will be under the general supervision of the Head teacher and Business Manager.

Key Tasks:

•   Security of premises and key holding
•   Assist the school in effective running of the heating and statutory site checks
•   General handyperson duties
•   Replenish supplies associated with role
•   Maintenance of school grounds
•   Liaison and control of external contractors

Safeguarding

The Caretaker will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.  Training will be provided.

Please note that this list of duties is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the caretaker will be required to undertake. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the Headteacher.

This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder.

SHOULD YOU WISH TO DISCUSS THE POSITION PRIOR TO ANY APPLICATION, PLEASE CALL THE HEADTEACHER/SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER ON 01730 825388