10/02/2022
We are currently looking for a Caretaker to join our team at Wickham Court School in West Wickham.
The role will require you to carry out general repairs and maintenance and to use initiative, work under pressure and be flexible with problem-solving. You will need to have good practical skills and high energy levels. liaising closely with the Estate Manager and Headteacher on health and safety within the school, ensuring that the school is complying with current health and safety, fire, and risk assessment legislation.
About Wickham Court School
At Wickham Court Preparatory School, no one is anonymous, and all our pupils are treated as unique individuals. We know they have talents, abilities, and aspirations. They have promise and we aim to help them discover and build on that promise, all the while experiencing the joys of a setting that is culturally and historically rich.
When you visit, we think you will see that Wickham Court is as dynamic and exciting as education itself.
About the Position
- Key Holder
- Ensure security and safety of the school site and grounds during working hours
- Observe legislation regarding Health & - Safety Regulations, Fire and Risk Assessment legislation and work alongside the Health & Safety Officer
- Maintenance of all ground working equipment, tools, ladders, tractors, mowers, etc.
- Day to day maintenance of the School,
- Sports Hall, outbuildings, and grounds including but not limited to checks as follows:
- Weekly Checks: Fire alarm, water temperatures, fire exits
- Termly Checks: Building’s fabric, roofs, paths, CCTV, and alarms maintenance
- Annual Checks: Gas safety, electrical PAT testing, tree survey, kitchen extractor hood clean, fire extinguishers, intruder alarm, fire alarm service
- Managing requests for maintenance/repairs
- Managing on-site Contractors and ensuring that they are competent and compliant
- Monitoring of cleaners and ensuring their work is satisfactory
- Ensure the customers and students are treated with politeness and courtesy and be always a good ambassador for the school
- To undertake any training as maybe required
- Part of this role will involve safeguarding responsibilities including the reporting of any safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Team
About you
- Undergo an Enhanced DBS Check
- Be responsible for the opening/closing of the School/site
- Confident and capable of working both alone and as part of a team
- Be flexible to work when required with reasonable notice
- Good communicator with both adults and students
- Have basic knowledge of carpentry, electrical and/or plumbing
- Receive deliveries and ensure that they are processed quickly
- Ensure the School is always clean and well-presented and especially in advance of Open Days, etc
- Ability to adapt to change in situations
Experience in passenger carrying vehicles (desirable)
Job Type: Part time
Working Hours: 20 hours per week
Salary: £12,000
Application Closing Date: 23rd Feb
Start Date: Immediate start available
Wickham Court Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.