Job Description

Personal Requirements:

A hard-working, honest, dependable, self-motivated person to act as school caretaker/cleaner and school cleaning supervisor, willing to uphold the ethos and support the aims and values of St Michael's Academy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Security

Opening and closing, unlocking and locking of school gates and buildings

Open and close the school for evening use, at times, arranged by the Headteacher

Monitoring and administering CCTV system

Un-setting and setting of school alarm system

Should security company key holders require it, responding to, and resetting of, the school alarm, liaising with the police and alarm company

Checking and securing the school premises subsequent to out of hours intruder alarm activation, if security company key holder require assistance

Overall security of the school premises including the locking of all windows and doors and the drawing of window blinds

You may be called out at unsociable hours or at weekends to deal with security problems, make emergency repairs or allow access to any contractor who may be working on the site, in school holidays or weekends.

General

Returning to school between shifts if required

Upkeep and general care of the school

Unlocking and re-locking bins in preparation for pick-up

Ensuring that external rubbish is stored appropriately

Cleaning and tidying of the internal school building in designated areas - as per plan

Cleaning of internal glass, internal and external door glass and internal side of external windows

Cleaning of external windows at ground level

Sweep yards, pick up litter and be responsible for the removal of all debris from paths, play areas, grassed areas, flowerbeds and all entrances.

To empty internal communal rubbish bins daily and work with pupils on recycling initiatives.

Ensuring that the cleaning of toilets and toilet areas is done, and the replenishment of toiletries is carried out

General maintenance and minor repair work including: doors, windows, toilet seats and flushes, furniture, tap washers and some painting of doors and walls. (This list is not exhaustive, but an example) Appropriate painting and redecoration.

General porterage duties and moving of furniture

Assisting teaching staff with simple tasks as requested

Checking damage/security every morning on arrival at the premises

Lettings as required - opening, closing and general duties

Preparation of Hall for functions as required

Receive and check goods and supplies and take them to the appropriate place for storage, if required

Ensure that all refuse is disposed of promptly and stored away from the main building

Routinely clean lamp shades and light diffusers (strip lights). The height limit is eleven feet

Ensure that clear passage is maintained on fire escape routes

Test fire alarms weekly. Maintain test register

Carry out periodic cleaning of all internal surfaces to a height of eleven feet from floor level

Report any defects of building, furniture, fittings and equipment to the School Business Manager and Head Teacher.

Grounds Maintenance

Regular check of roofs for pooling, loose tiles, plant growth etc.

Clean roller shutters, soffits, bargeboards and external lights

Keep all hard surfaces free of moss and weeds

Disinfect drains and dustbins regularly

Make safe any hazards and ensure that the area is cordoned off

Keep paths, entrances free of ice and snow to ensure the safety of children, parents, staff and visitors.

Management

Be responsible for ordering cleaning equipment using the purchase order system, liaise with the Finance Team

Noting, monitoring and reporting any defects in the school buildings to the School Business Manager and Head teacher.

Produce a Termly report for the Head teacher and Governors re: Health and Safety issues and Building Maintenance

To serve on the Health & Safety Committee as required

Monitor the work of contractors working on site

Supervision of cleaning staff and monitoring of cleaning standards and support the cleaning team with daily school clean

Assist in the appointment and interviewing of cleaning staff

Compilation of work duties and rotas of cleaning staff

Completion of daily premises walk

Regular reviews of fire extinguisher signs and fire exits Termly fire drill test in conjunction with Head Teacher Liaise with School Business Manager regarding annual PAT Testing

Heating, Lighting and Water

The switching off of all lights and appropriate electric plug sockets Regular emergency lighting testing Ensure that all lights and heating are working effectively Turning off and on of auto-flushing units each evening and morning respectively during school time and holiday periods Read Gas, Electric and Water metres as required Monitoring and setting of heating controls and boilers Be aware of the location of all stopcocks, gas and electricity meters and read meters as required. Ensure that the boiler house is tidy and that no flammable material is stored there. Using appropriate PPE, replace, repair fluorescent tube starters and fluorescent tubes up to a height of eleven feet. Any other work requested by, and deemed appropriate by, the Head teacher and Governors by agreement with the caretaker

DBS:

A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check will need to be returned prior to commencement of employment. An essential work plan and timetable, will be issued subsequent to appointment.

Hours of Work:

The working week will be 35 hours per week during school time, plus inset days and 4 weeks during the school holidays to be agreed with School Business Manager and Head Teacher

Weekly Working Hours during school time:

Monday to Friday: 7am-11.30am and 3pm-5.30pm

Notice period:

A minimum of four weeks' notice should be given by staff terminating employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,080.00-26,330.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/07/2025
Reference ID: SW/MV/Caretaker06/2025