School Caretaker, Cheshire West and Chester

  • Location: Cheshire West and Chester
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £425 per week
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: School Support (Ancillary Staff)
  • Posted:

Job Description

School Caretaker Needed for Secondary School in Ellesmere Port!

Location: Ellesmere Port
Position: School Caretaker
Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Type: Long-Term Role (Starting ASAP)

New Directions Education is currently working with a secondary school in Ellesmere Port that seeking a dedicated and reliable School Caretaker to join their team on a long-term basis. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and smooth operation of a vibrant school environment.

Key Responsibilities:
– Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and overall appearance of the school premises.
– Conduct routine inspections of facilities, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
– Perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks to keep the school in excellent condition.
– Manage any cleaning and maintenance staff, as necessary, fostering a positive work environment.
– Set up and dismantle equipment for school events and activities.
– Liaise with contractors and service providers for any larger maintenance projects.

Requirements:
– Previous experience as a caretaker or in a similar maintenance role, ideally within an educational setting.
– Strong practical skills and a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks.
– Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
– A proactive approach to problem-solving and a keen eye for detail.
– A commitment to ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff.

What We Offer:
– A supportive and friendly working environment within a dedicated school community.
– Long-term employment with the possibility of further opportunities.
– A chance to make a positive impact on the daily lives of students and staff.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment, we want to hear from you!

Job Specification

Caretakers are responsible for looking after a school site including the buildings and grounds.

The duties of a school Caretaker include:

  • General maintenance and minor repairs
  • Liaising with contractors
  • Managing heating and alarm systems
  • Security
  • Opening and closing the school
  • Basic cleaning
  • Key holding.

Caretakers must be honest, reliable and trustworthy. They must be able to work well on their own using their own initiative, as well as working within a larger team.

Candidates will ideally have previous caretaking experience; however New Directions will consider candidates who have a background in maintenance, decorating, facilities or security.

It’s mandatory that caretakers have a clear DBS either registered with the Update Service or a New Directions DBS.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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