Post Title: School Caretaker
Report to: The Site Manager
Salary: Scale 3 – Point 5 (approximately £28,803pa, inclusive of OLW and Ealing Supplement)
Hours: 35hours per week, 52 weeks per annual, Immediate start
The post has a probationary period of six months.
Main purpose of the post
A Caretaker is required to join our site management team to providing an efficient and effective caretaking, maintenance and site management service to meet the needs of all users of the school premises.
Site management operates on a shift- based system. Previous caretaking experience would be an advantage. To deputise for the Site Manager as appropriate. To assist the Site Manager in the provision of an efficient flexible caretaking service that meets the needs of all the users of the school premises, pupils, staff, parents, visitors and members of the community.
Duties and Responsibilities
To carry out duties at all times with due regard to the principles of Equal Opportunities Security. When on duty to ensure the school premises and equipment are safe and secure at all times.
* Opening and securing school premises as required. This will involve both early morning opening and late evening securing.
* Reporting breaches of security to the Site Team
* Reporting cases of illegal entry to the Site Team
* Securing valuable items of equipment left unsecured, especially during holiday periods
* Ensuring external/internal security lights are operating
* Preventing trespass, including challenging identity of unknown persons and escorting individuals to the school office
* Ensuring that unauthorised parking of vehicles does not occur
* Assist and cover the security guard on the entrance gate as and when required
How to apply
Please visit the school website to download application pack: A full job description and person specification is available from http://www.ellenwilkinson.ealing.sch.uk/1321/vacancies?search=vacancy.
We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance–2.
Closing date
Applications to be submitted to the school by 12 noon Friday 10th January 2025.