School Caretaker

Job Title: School Caretaker
Location: Newport
Salary: Hourly rate between 16.68 - 18.60 (depending on experience)
Hours: Hours may vary
Contract: Temporary
Working Weeks: School term time
Responsible to: Headteacher / School Business Manager
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic School Caretaker to maintain the school premises, buildings and grounds to a high standard.

The successful candidate will help provide a safe, secure, clean and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, parents and visitors.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Open and close the school premises, ensuring buildings are secure.
2. Carry out general maintenance, minor repairs and DIY tasks.
3. Undertake routine inspections of buildings, equipment and grounds.
4. Identify, report and respond to maintenance issues and potential hazards.
5. Maintain outdoor areas, pathways, entrances and school grounds.
6. Monitor heating, lighting, ventilation and building services.
7. Support health and safety procedures, including fire safety arrangements.
8. Maintain records of inspections, repairs and reported defects.
9. Liaise with contractors and monitor work undertaken on site.
10. Prepare rooms and facilities for school activities and events.
11. Assist with deliveries, furniture moves and general site duties.
12. Follow safeguarding, security and confidentiality procedures at all times.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

1. Experience of general maintenance, repairs or practical DIY.
2. Good practical and organisational skills.
3. Basic understanding of health and safety requirements.
4. Ability to work independently and use initiative.
5. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Reliable, flexible and able to prioritise tasks.
7. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Desirable Criteria

1. Previous experience in a school caretaker or premises role.
2. Knowledge of building maintenance, heating and plumbing systems.
3. Relevant health and safety, fire safety or first aid training.
4. Welsh language skills or willingness to develop them, where appropriate.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

1. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
2. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including references and relevant DBS checks.
3. The successful candidate must follow the school's safeguarding, health and safety and child protection policies.

Equality and Welsh Language

The school welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Applications may be submitted in Welsh or English and will be treated equally.

Please contact below for more details.

Contact: Dylan Humphrey
Telephone: (phone number removed)