We are opening a NEW satellite school in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire (subject to consultation and DFE approval) and are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Caretaker to join this specialist provision for 70 students, aged 5-19, with additional needs related to Autism and SEMH.
We don’t do ordinary; we are rewriting the future with our Ofsted ’Outstanding’ cutting edge and transformational approaches to educating students with ASC and SEMH.
Together we can make a huge positive impact on the lives and life opportunities of our students. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our amazing Trust so please contact us and come and see for yourself.
To work as part of a Facilities Team to help provide a safe, efficient and effective learning and working environment for students and staff.
Assisting the Estates Manager /Multi-Site Caretaker to manage, develop and support the caretaking and cleaning team to ensure high standards and to contribute to the aims of the school

1 Security of premises

• Ensure that the school is open and accessible for staff and students each school day and at other times for persons who have hired the premises for private use.
• Ensure that all doors and windows are secured and all lights and heaters are switched off after use and at the end of each day.
• Ensure that external gates are locked and/or barriers are used at certain times as directed.
• Take reasonable steps to deter trespass on school premises and unauthorised parking of vehicles.
• Carry out any necessary duties associated with setting and monitoring the intruder alarm and fire detection system.
• Undertake regular checks of the location and integrity of fire extinguishers, reporting to the Multi-Site Caretaker when issues have arisen.
• Undertake weekly inspection of all external security doors and designated fire doors ensuring that they are operable, reporting to the Multi-Site Caretaker when issues have arisen.
• Undertake the responsibility of keyholder.

2 Health and Safety

• To complete all required Academy Health and Safety checks and ensure that all records are kept up to date in compliance with the academy policy for,
• Smoke alarms / detectors
• Fire drills
• Fire signage
• Fire extinguishers
• Fire blankets
• Testing emergency lighting
• Water temperature
• To oversee the annual electrical tests (PAT) of all appliances across the site.
• To ensure that allocated First Aid boxes are stocked and materials are in date.
• To help train other staff in aspects of Health and Safety.
• To contribute to any external Health and Safety or Fire Risk inspections by third parties.
• Report Academy-wide Health and Safety issues to the Multi-Site Caretaker.
• To record all accidents and near-misses in accordance with Academy policy.
• To work closely with the Health and Safety governor.
• To attend training on matters regarding Health and Safety.
• Ensuring contractors on site are working safely.

1. Maintenance

• To proactively attend to maintenance tasks and minor repairs to furniture, fixtures and fabric of the site and to determine in consultation with the Multi-Site Caretaker those works which can be undertaken directly or the need to procure external contractors.
• To be able to undertake basic maintenance tasks to an acceptable standard for example:
• To build self-assembly furniture
• To carry out basic plumbing
• To order and fit windows and window catches and glazing
• To plaster walls
• To paint around the school
• To relay paving slabs around the school
• To repair fencing
• To work as part of the Facilities Team contributing to building and decoration projects anywhere across the Academy.

1. Porterage

• To routinely move and check off small deliveries and move larger deliveries e.g. furniture as required.
• To ensure that waste is sorted as necessary, collected and moved to collection points.
• To set up rooms for events and meetings as required e.g. putting out and away chairs and refreshments.

1. Heating and Lighting

• To ensure central heating is working and alter timers/clocks as required and that the school is at the required temperature each school day.
• Maintain an inventory of, and distribute a supply of temporary space heaters for use in the event of heating failure.
• Record gas, electricity and water usage across the site by monthly recording of all meter readings.
• Proactively or as directed, replace light bulbs and tubes, applying appropriate health and safety regulations.

1. Cleaning of Premises

• Undertake cleaning duties, in line with job description for a cleaner and ensure that the whole school is cleaned using approved and appropriate materials.
• Keep a check on cleaning materials and purchase when necessary using the school ordering procedure.
• Ensure that the playground, paths and all hard areas are kept clean and tidy of leaves, litter etc and all drains and gullies are kept clear and free flowing.

1. Driver of school vehicles

• To drive the school vehicles when required.

1. Grounds maintenance

• Undertake grounds maintenance duties ensuring that the site is maintained to required standards.

1. Other Duties

• Prioritise workload as directed by the Multi-Site Caretaker
• Carry out reasonable instructions of the Multi-Site Caretaker
• To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of Trust related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information
• Undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required from time to time.
• To work within and encourage the Trust’s Equal Opportunity policy and contribute to diversity policies and programmes in relation to discriminatory behaviour.
• To promote the safeguarding of children.
• To carry out duties in accordance with the Trust’s values, mission and vision.
• Attend INSET, appropriate training, (including training in asbestos procedures) and relevant meetings as required and participate in the Trust’s staff performance. Carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and any other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate fully with the Trust in health and safety matters.

• Prioritise workload as directed by the Multi-Site Caretaker
• Carry out reasonable instructions of the Multi-Site Caretaker
• To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of Trust related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information
• Undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required from time to time.
• To work within and encourage the Trust’s Equal Opportunity policy and contribute to diversity policies and programmes in relation to discriminatory behaviour.
• To promote the safeguarding of children.
• To carry out duties in accordance with the Trust’s values, mission and vision.
• Attend INSET, appropriate training, (including training in asbestos procedures) and relevant meetings as required and participate in the Trust’s staff performance. Carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and any other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate fully with the Trust in health and safety matters