Caretaker

at  Fulham SchoolHammersmith and Fulham

JOB OVERVIEW

Every student at Fulham School can enjoy an outstanding education coupled with a family atmosphere, full of fun and consideration, where they are supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. We’re known for the extremely strong secondary school preparation we provide our students, whether they stay with us or move on to another school.
Students receive the highest quality of education without the stress at Fulham.

At Fulham School we have two goals that drive all we do:

• To encourage the development of creative, problem-solving individuals with tenacity, kindness and secure self-worth.
• To provide the most distinctive, forward-thinking and outward-looking co-educational environment, where diverse abilities are recognised, celebrated and given fullest expression.

What makes Fulham School unique is the way we set about achieving these goals. Most schools share the best of intentions. We seek to put them into practice in new and innovative ways. Through our dedication and love of teaching, we offer a varied curriculum to ensure every pupil can achieve success.
Explore our website to learn more about our philosophy and how this is put into practise in each area of our school, from our Outstanding Ofsted rated Pre-Prep to Prep and Senior School. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please get in touch. We would love to hear from you.
For the Caretaker position, we are currently looking for a candidate that will be responsible for ensuring high standards of site supervision and effective use of resources to enhance the learning environment for students and staff. As part of the Premises Team, the Caretaker will fulfil the following roles and responsibilities.

Key tasks:

• Day-to-day security of the School site, including opening and closing the premises and gate duties as required
• Ensuring the School complies with all current legislation in relation to site safety and facilities management, including the maintenance of appropriate records by following policy and Premises Manager instruction; e.g. fire safety checks, monthly legionella records, installation and maintenance of equipment for the protection of, and escape from, fire completion of risk assessments as required and corrective actions where necessary
• Repair and maintenance tasks as required to ensure that the site is kept operational
• Maintenance of installations and plant for electric and gas supply, heating, domestic hot water, etc.
• Maintenance of the lighting and ventilation of the School’s buildings
• Maintenance of the School grounds to a high standard; ensure grounds are litter free and greenery tidy.
• Ensuring accurate records are kept of all work carried out
• Ensuring the Premises Manager is informed in a timely manner, of critical safety and security issues
• Ensuring correct set up of school’s facilities during school’s activities
• Driving school vehicles to assist activities, including morning and afterschool shuttle service and sport
• Overseeing out of hours activities as required
• Carrying out all other reasonable and related tasks that may be delegated by the Premises Manager from time to time

General responsibilities:

• Always upholding Fulham School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
• Always adhering to Fulham School’s Code of Conduct; maintaining high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance and conduct
• Adhering to all school policies and procedures
• Attending staff meetings and school events as required
• Attending INSET days as required.

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Inspired schools remain anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations, and collectively, they form an international community that nurtures each student’s academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
Specialist-led, extracurricular activities and exchange programmes are woven into the fabric of Inspired’s approach to schooling, resulting in a well-rounded, diverse student population of engaged, active learners who confidently apply their wide-ranging skills within a global context.
Students benefit from a robust, holistic, international curriculum formed around the Inspired three pillars of modern education: academic excellence, sports, and performing & creative arts, with dedicated, highly qualified teachers who demonstrate Inspired’s exemplary methodology. In the application of a student-centred teaching model, Inspired schools achieve outstanding examination results and, importantly, nurture happy, multi-skilled individuals who have faith in their abilities. Inspired students are empowered to fulfil their potential and are fully equipped to thrive in a modern world

Key tasks:

• Day-to-day security of the School site, including opening and closing the premises and gate duties as required
• Ensuring the School complies with all current legislation in relation to site safety and facilities management, including the maintenance of appropriate records by following policy and Premises Manager instruction; e.g. fire safety checks, monthly legionella records, installation and maintenance of equipment for the protection of, and escape from, fire completion of risk assessments as required and corrective actions where necessary
• Repair and maintenance tasks as required to ensure that the site is kept operational
• Maintenance of installations and plant for electric and gas supply, heating, domestic hot water, etc.
• Maintenance of the lighting and ventilation of the School’s buildings
• Maintenance of the School grounds to a high standard; ensure grounds are litter free and greenery tidy.
• Ensuring accurate records are kept of all work carried out
• Ensuring the Premises Manager is informed in a timely manner, of critical safety and security issues
• Ensuring correct set up of school’s facilities during school’s activities
• Driving school vehicles to assist activities, including morning and afterschool shuttle service and sport
• Overseeing out of hours activities as required
• Carrying out all other reasonable and related tasks that may be delegated by the Premises Manager from time to tim

General responsibilities:

• Always upholding Fulham School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
• Always adhering to Fulham School’s Code of Conduct; maintaining high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance and conduct
• Adhering to all school policies and procedures
• Attending staff meetings and school events as required
• Attending INSET days as required