Caretaker

at  Minsthorpe Community College

DEAR APPLICANT

Thank you for your interest in Minsthorpe Community
College. We hope that the information contained within
this pack will help you decide if you have the right
qualities, skills, and experience to apply for our vacancy.
Minsthorpe Community College is a very special place.
Between us, we have more than 40 years’ experience
working here. When we became Joint Principals in
April 2019, we wanted to bring to life the vision and
values that we truly believe make this College and its
community the amazing place that it is. At Minsthorpe
Community College our core values of motivation,
commitment and care permeate through everything we
do. They are brought to life in all aspects of our College
life and not just put up on the walls as decoration. Our
vision for Minsthorpe will only ever happen when we
live through these values which we hold dear.
Minsthorpe’s core values are built on our response
to the following question. As a parent, looking for a
school, college, or university for our own children, what
is it that we actually look for in a place? Firstly, we want
a place where our children love to learn; somewhere
where they get up every morning and want to go to,
where they are motivated in all the subjects they study
and where there is a wide range of extra-curricular
activities for them to enjoy. Secondly, we want to find a
place where they will get a world-class education, where
teachers and students are committed to achieving
the very best to move them to the next phase of their
education. Finally, we want a place that will look after
our loved ones. A place where people care for each
other and put an arm around someone if they are in
need. We want to know that there is always an adult
available whenever needed and where children will
make friends that will last a lifetime.
Our vision for Minsthorpe is that every single person
has a part to play in strengthening our learning
community. Students, staff, parents, and governors
all have a crucial role to play each and every day. We
say to our students that we all have different talents
and whether you are an amazing mathematician or
can speak a foreign language, whether you are a great
footballer or a talented tennis player, whether you
love reading, are passionate about the environment
or have an incredible singing voice, everyone has a
part to play here. We are ambitious for our students
to be the best that they can be. We want them to be
motivated to come to College, committed to their
education and to care for each other.
We are seeking to appoint staff who will share
this vision and work with us to make it a reality.
At Minsthorpe, we invest in the recruitment,
development and retention of caring professionals
who are committed to constantly reviewing and
improving the quality of learning, teaching and
support. We expect that staff are motivated to work
collaboratively in setting high expectations for all
students with a relentless focus on student learning
and progress. In return, you will benefit from working
with caring colleagues who will support you in your
role and your personal and professional development.
If you would like to arrange a visit to the college, we
would be more than happy to show you around so
you can get a feel for who we are.
Email enquiries@minsthorpe.cc and we will
arrange a convenient time for you to come and visit
Minsthorpe Community College. We look forward to
hearing from you.

PLUS 5% SHIFT ALLOWANCE

Required as soon as possible, we are seeking to
appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking
Caretaker to join our Premises team. The
successful candidate will be able to organise and
manage their time well and show initiative and
flexibility when necessary. You will be responsible
for general maintenance, repairs and cleaning of
our college site and grounds and will have some
recent relevant experience.
Minsthorpe Community College is a place where
everyone plays a part in strengthening our
learning community through Motivation,
Commitment and Care. Our most recent Ofsted
report (2023) described us as a “Good college”
who “invests in staff’s development. This means
that staff feel valued and are proud to work at the
school … Leaders support staff well and consider
their workload and well-being."”

The successful candidate will:

• Be proactive and organised with the ability to

multi-task and meet deadlines.

• Have knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical,

carpentry, and repair procedures.

• A team player who will uphold our College

values of Motivation, Commitment and Care

We provide:

• A well-resourced, forward thinking and

supportive College team.

• Excellent care and support for all staff.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free gym membership
• Free on-site parking
• Comprehensive induction and on-going

opportunities for Professional Development.
The successful candidate will have to meet
the requirements of our Person Specification
and be subject to an enhanced DBS check. A
prohibition from teaching check and an
online search will also be completed for all
applicants.
Minsthorpe Community College is
committed to equality of opportunity and
upholding the principles of the Equality Act
2010. We positively welcome applications
from all sections of the community. Only
applications submitted with a completed
Minsthorpe Academy Trust Application Form
will be considered.
Further particulars for this post can be
obtained by visiting our Web Site at
www.minsthorpe.cc
If you would like to arrange a visit to the
college, we would be more than happy to
show you around so you can get a feel for
who we are. Email enquiries@minsthorpe.cc
and we will arrange a convenient time for
you to come and visit Minsthorpe
Community College.
Please send completed application forms to
Cath Green, Director of HR & Associate
Teams: -
cgreen@minsthorpe.cc by midday – Monday
2nd December 2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Overall Purpose
of the Post
Under the direction/instruction of
appropriate senior staff assist in the
provision of maintenance and security
services on College premises and sites
thereby ensuring a safe working
environment.
All adults working in, or on behalf of the
college have a responsibility to safeguard
and promote the welfare of children. This
includes:
A responsibility to provide a safe
environment in which children can learn and
develop.
Identifying children who may be in need of
extra help or who are suffering or are likely
to suffer significant harm. All staff then have
a responsibility to take appropriate action to
prevent concerns from escalating, working
with services as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Numeracy, literacy and communication skills
are essential
Cleaning and support services N/SVQ Level 1
OR equivalent experience
Support Work in Schools (SWiS) Level 2
(Desirable)

EXPERIENCE

Experience of carrying out specialist building
maintenance work, within the reasonable
capacity of a normal handyperson
Experience of keeping work records
Experience of working within an educational
setting (Desirable)

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical,
carpentry, and decorating repair procedures
Awareness of health and hygiene procedures
Knowledge of moving and handling procedures
Ability to work as part of a team
Initiative to work without direct supervision and
respond to unexpected problems.
Able to manage, what at times, can be a physically
challenging role.
Organisational skills to prioritise own workload
and complete tasks to required deadlines
Willingness to use relevant equipment
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Willingness to gain knowledge of cleaning
procedures required to meet specified cleaning
standards
Knowledge of health and safety procedures and
precautions (Desirable)
Awareness of COSHH regulations (Desirable)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Report faulty equipment and other
maintenance requirements to appropriate
person
Maintain the security of College premises by
securing entrances/exits as appropriate and
reporting potential security breaches
Ensure lights and other equipment are
switched off as appropriate
Undertake/assist with the receipt, distribution,
collection and despatch of goods
Undertake and participate in the organisation
and movement of furniture within the building
Maintain and arrange orderly and secure
storage of supplies
Operate everyday equipment in accordance
with instructions
Be aware of and comply with policies and
procedures relating to child protection, health,
safety and security, confidentiality and data
protection, reporting all concerns to an
appropriate person
Be aware of and support difference and ensure
equal opportunities for all
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of
the college
Appreciate and support the role of other
professionals
Attend and participate in relevant meetings as
required
Participate in training and other learning
activities and performance development as
required
To carry out a share of supervisory duties in
accordance with published rotas.
Other duties commensurate with the grade of
the post as directed by the Principal/Line
Manager.
Lock/unlock school buildings and areas
Undertake basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry,
and repair work across site.
Operation of heating plant, cooling, and lighting
systems
Collect and assemble waste for collection
Undertake cleaning duties including graffiti
removal, litter-picking
Undertake emergency cleaning duties
Undertake routine “client” tasks in connection
with premises-related contractors, e.g. cleaning,
grounds maintenance
Provide emergency access to the College site
Undertake activities to maintain safe and clean
external environment e.g. gritting
Ensure the maintenance of a clean and orderly
working environment
Timely and accurate preparation of routine
equipment/resources/materials as set out in
instructions
Undertake basic record keeping as directed
Refill and replace consumables e.g. soap and
towels
Operate and respond to alarm systems where
appropriate
Undertake lettings
Monitor fire safety equipment