Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining clean, safe, and secure school premises (buildings and grounds).
• Cleaning, handy person activities, routine maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Supervising school cleaning staff (some).
• Promoting health and safety in schools.
• Carrying out porterage duties (moving furniture and equipment).
• Maintaining school premises, furniture, and fittings, reporting issues to the Head Teacher.
• Carrying out small repairs and DIY projects.
• Arranging larger repairs and obtaining contractor quotes.
• Performing daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties (litter picking, waste disposal).
• Handling emergency cleaning duties (gritting, spill clean-up).
• Organizing an annual deep clean of various school areas.
• Maintaining cleaning tools and products, including replacements and stock.
• Maintaining school premises security as the key holder.
• Locking/unlocking premises, including out-of-school hours.
• Checking for locked windows, doors, gates, switched-off lights and appliances at the end of the school day.
• Operating security alarm systems, reporting breaches, and responding to alarms/call-outs.
• Conducting regular checks on CCTV, alarms, fire safety, security gates, and fencing, ensuring repairs.
• Advising the Head Teacher on school security and safety.
• Ensuring a safe working and learning environment following legislation.
• Carrying out and recording regular health and safety checks (legionella, play equipment, hazards).
• Providing safe access in cold weather.

Skills and Expertise

• Previous caretaking experience in a school environment.
• Building maintenance experience.
• Security experience (including alarm systems).
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Basic DIY skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work with students with SEMH.
• Full driving license and access to a car.
• Willingness to travel between sites.

Job Facilities/Benefits

• Basic Salary: 26,402
• Contract: Full Time (38.5 hours per week)
• Location: Haltwhistle and Brampton
• 30 days Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with service) + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Medical Cash