We are looking to recruit a Caretaker to work at Okehampton College, within the Simmons Hub and in our SEMH School, all located within Okehampton
There are 19 schools within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust, 3 secondary, 15 primary and an SEMH school.
On appointment, your main place of work will be at Okehampton College and across the Simmons Hub, but you may be required to work at any other premises occupied by the Employer or any of the Employer’s Academies within Devon as directed by the Employer.
This job description is not a comprehensive definition of the post. Discussions will take place on a regular basis to clarify individual responsibilities within the general framework and character of the post as identified below.

NOTE: A COURTEOUS AND HELPFUL MANNER IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES.

The performance of any other duties within the general range of the job description as required by the Executive Principal and/or his representative.
In undertaking these duties, Health and Safety policies must be followed.

To assist in maintaining a high-quality educational establishment to support pupil learning. To ensure security of premises and to provide support and assistance to any other users outside of school hours. This post has keyholder responsibilities and you will be expected to be part of a call-out system on a rota basis.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Caretaking and maintenance of the school sites to the required standard, to include compliance checks, general repairs, low level grounds maintenance and portering.
• Carpentry / General maintenance skill set desirable to assist with daily repairs and maintenance.
• Keyholder responsibilities including call out in emergencies and locking and unlocking routines.
• Performance of caretaking and maintenance tasks as directed by your Line manager or the Principal.
• Supervise parent and community events under the direction of the Premises Manager.
• In line with the grading of this post, it is expected that this will be a proactive role with regard to maintenance etc and that professional development / training will take place to ensure competence in related areas to allow a reasonable level of autonomy within appropriate limitations.
• Portering, including the moving of furniture and equipment.
• Supporting and assisting school staff with provision of required equipment, i.e. tables, chairs, flip charts etc.
• Emergency cleaning (spills, etc) to the standard required.