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Post No. EDSCH01201.3 - Caretaker Caerleon Comprehensive School



37 Hours Per Week, 52 Weeks Per Year



The post is to commence as soon as practicable



Initial working hours will be 13:00 - 21:00 (Mon - Thu), 13:00 - 20:30 (Fri) includes 30 minutes unpaid lunch break



To ensure the school is opened and closed on time. To oversee and maintain a clean, safe and secure working environment for all staff, students and community visitors. To oversee the operation of the out of hours usage, health and safety and site maintenance of the school in liaison with the site manager.



- Initial working hours will be 13:00 - 21:00 (Monday - Thursday), 13:00 - 20:30 (Friday)

Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all relevant Health and Safety legislation and requirements. Overseeing a site maintenance refurbishment programme in liaison with the Site Manager. Maintaining a log of Health & Safety concerns raised and action taken. Keeping the Site Manager informed of Health & Safety concerns and recommending action where necessary. Adhere to risk assessment procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation. Complete maintenance tasks both planned and reactive in a timely fashion or to a schedule as set by the Site Manager Complete periodical maintenance, health and safety and cleaning checks, tests and logs as directed by the Site Manager

Practical (hands-on) involvement in aspects of security, maintenance and refurbishment in consultation with the Site Manager.



This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.



Closing Date: November 5th, 10am.



We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.



Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.



Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

Ein gwerthoedd - Ein Gwerthoedd, Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd