Caretaker (school)
Job Description
Job title: Caretaker (school)
Company: Lincolnshire County Council
Job description: Caretaker / Cleaner
Shepeau Stow Primary School. Dowsdale Bank, Shepeau Stow, Spalding, Lincs PE12 0TX
G4 Salary: £23,893 – £25,119 PRO RATA – 30 hpw
Permanent; Part-time
Closing Date – 12:00 noon 22/04/2024
At Shepeau Stow Primary School are looking for a School Caretaker/Cleaner; the successful candidate will cover Shepeau Stow Primary School & Gedney Hill C of E Primary School Church of England Primary School as the school’s Caretaker.
The successful candidate will undertake the caretaker role across our Federation and the cleaning role at Shepeau Stow Primary School.
We aim to provide learning to meet the needs of all our pupils, preparing them for life beyond primary school. During their time with us, their learning experience should be engaging, challenging and enjoyable.
Caretaker/Cleaner required for Gedney Hill C of E & Shepeau Stow Primary School Federation
- SALARY G4 9 – 12
- HOURS 30 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum
- START DATE As soon as possible
- APPLICATION DEADLINE 22nd April 2024 (12:00 noon)
- INTERVIEWS WC Monday 29th April 2024
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Maintain the security of the premises and its contents, including the operation of fire and burglar alarms.
- Cleaning on site at Shepeau Stow Primary School.
- Be a trustworthy key holder responsible for the opening and closing of the sites.
- To assist with inspection of the heating plant daily as required, carry out minor maintenance and report other defects as required. (Items of minor maintenance should be carried out if within the capability of the Caretaker and if the appropriate tools are available in the school).
- Carry out routine maintenance of buildings and décor i.e. minor decoration, repairs and those tasks which would not normally require the services of an outside contractor.
- Attend to the heating and lighting of the premises and maintain the required equipment.
- Be available to attend the school in cases of emergency outside the working week e.g. intruders, fire, weather damage.
- To sweep all external hard surface areas, remove weeds from between slabs and at edge of building, clear leaves and litter from drain covers and disinfect drains.
- To clear paths of snow and spread salt as required for the health and safety of pupils and staff
- To receive deliveries and carry out porterage duties in any area of the site to include removal or rearrangement of furniture within the school.
Other
- The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive.
- The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post.
- Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the post holder.
For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact Colette Ladley at Shepeau Stow Primary School on 01406 330395.
Completed application form (attached) to be sent to Colette Ladley at
Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service, barred list check, references and medical checks. Pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
Expected salary: £23893 – 25119 per year
Location: Spalding, Lincolnshire – Gedney Hill, Lincolnshire
