School Caretaker

Basic Salary: £23,878.59
Contract: Full-time
Core Hours: 35 hours per week
Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash
Location: Battle, Sussex

At ISP School, we have been dedicated to supporting vulnerable children with complex needs for over 20 years. Our mission is to create a safe and nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive, engage, and aspire to achieve their best. We believe in providing a diverse and appropriate education tailored to each child's unique needs.

We are on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated School Caretaker to help maintain our school premises. In this vital role, you will ensure our environment is clean, secure, and welcoming for our students and staff.

• Maintain clean, safe, and secure school premises, including buildings and grounds.
• Perform cleaning, handyperson tasks, routine maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Supervise school cleaning staff to ensure high standards are met.
• Promote health and safety throughout the school.
• Handle porterage duties, such as moving furniture and equipment.
• Report any maintenance issues to the Head Teacher promptly.
• Manage small repairs and DIY projects effectively.
• Coordinate larger repairs and obtain quotes from contractors.
• Conduct daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties, including litter picking.
• Respond to emergency cleaning needs, such as gritting and spillages.
• Organize an annual deep clean of key areas within the school.
• Maintain cleaning tools and products, ensuring good stock levels.
• Act as the main key holder, ensuring the security of the premises.
• Lock and unlock the school as required, including out-of-hours.
• Conduct regular checks of security systems and report any issues.
• Advise the Head Teacher on security and safety matters.

• Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools.
• Previous caretaking experience in a school environment.
• Experience in building maintenance and security systems.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Basic DIY skills and good interpersonal abilities.
• Literacy and numeracy skills to support daily tasks.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment with SEMH children.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

As a valued member of our team, you will play a crucial role in creating a safe and inspiring environment for our students. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Join us in making a difference! ISP School Battle is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.