The purpose of this post is to provide a caretaker service under the instruction of the Site Manager.
You will work as part of a friendly and supportive team. When ‘on call’ a standby allowance is paid.
The site team is responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for students, staff and visitors. Post holders will be required to carry out lock/unlock procedures, caretaking duties and call out duty.
Applicants must live within a 12 mile radius of the Academy, due to the requirements of call out capability.

The successful candidate will:

• Be dependable, adaptable and available to work flexibly.
• Be able to demonstrate that they meet the requirements set out in the person specification
• Be required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
• Be eligible to live and work in the UK. Training and development opportunities will be offered.

All staff are encouraged to study further and the trust will actively support staff to obtain relevant further qualifications where possible.

CORE PURPOSE OF ROLE

The site team is responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for students, staff and visitors. Post holders will be required to carry out lock/unlock procedures, caretaking duties and callout duty. It is a very busy and physically demanding role.

MAIN DUTIES

• To deliver a quality caretaking service including security, out-of-hours use of the college, porterage, maintenance, repair and cleaning to ensure the health and safety of students, staff and visitors
• Act as one of three designated key holders on a rota basis for security, responding to call outs and dealing with incidents in accordance with school/Trust procedures in emergency or out of hours situations
• Follow health and safety procedures in accordance with school/Trust policies and procedures.
• Be observant of actual and potential health and safety hazards or deterioration of site, reporting and dealing with issues.
• Understand the requirements of fire safety and be able to carry out fire drill procedures and resetting the alarm system.
• Understand the heating system and operate as necessary.
• After training be able to check water temperatures/flush outlets and record findings in accordance with legionella legislation.
• Keep external and internal areas free of litter to ensure school premises and grounds are well presented at all times.
• Ensure all drives and approaches to the premises are kept clear of snow, ice and obstructions and apply grit/salt as appropriate.
• Maintain consumables and report stock levels.
• Monitor and carry out general remedial maintenance tasks which can involve but is not restricted to painting, repairs, cleaning etc.
• Attend to deliveries.
• Set up and down for events.
• Follow procedures for safe disposal of all waste materials, equipment and furniture beyond repair.
• Ensure emergency exits are in good working order and free of obstruction.
• Supervise contractors as necessary.
• Support the supervision of the cleaning team, reporting issues as appropriate.
• Carry out horticultural tasks such as grass cutting, weeding etc.
• Carry out monthly cleaning of light fittings, drains and gullies, fan heaters, outside windows, door frames and boiler rooms.
• Service lettings and out of hours use, ensuring areas are fit for purpose the following day.
• Train as First Aider
• Attend relevant training courses as required/instructed.
• Support all general school activities and undertake other duties as determined by the Headteacher to enhance the efficacy and effectiveness of the support staff teams.
  Tove Learning Trust expects its employees to work flexibly within the framework of the job description. This means the post holder may be expected to carry out work that is not specified in the job description but which is within the remit of the role, duties, and responsibilities.
  Tove Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff & visitors to share this commitment. It is the post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people for whom s/he comes into contact with and adhering to and ensuring compliance with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the s/he must record the details and take appropriate action, according to the nature of the concern, to safeguard the young person and inform the relevant staff within school, including the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
  Identity, Prohibition, Qualification, Barred List, Enhanced DBS, Section 128, Overseas, Right to work, Reference, Criminal Record and Medical Checks are essential for all applicable posts at the School. KCSiE Online Searches - In accordance with paragraph 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 schools are now required, to carry out an online search for shortlisted candidates. If shortlisted for the role an appropriate online search will be undertaken on your name(s). Any information given will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation to the post for which you have applied.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: £24,795.00-£25,185.94 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In perso