School Caretaker

Basic Salary: £26,402

Contract: Full Time (38.5 hours per week) - Part-time options available!

Location: Haltwhistle and Brampton

Are you ready to be part of a supportive and nurturing community that strives to achieve the best outcomes for its pupils? Our schools in Haltwhistle and Brampton offer a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your career while making a real difference in the lives of children and young people. We welcome candidates interested in part-time roles or job shares!

North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of residential care and education for boys aged 7-18. We focus on enhancing the resilience, self-esteem, and abilities of all the young people we work with. Our school proudly holds the Accredited SILVER Award as an Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School and received an Outstanding Ofsted inspection in 2014.

As a School Caretaker, you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining clean, safe, and secure school premises, including buildings and grounds.
• Performing cleaning, handy person activities, routine maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Supervising school cleaning staff and promoting health and safety.
• Carrying out porterage duties, such as moving furniture and equipment.
• Reporting any maintenance issues to the Head Teacher.
• Arranging larger repairs and obtaining quotes from contractors.
• Conducting daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties, including litter picking.
• Ensuring the security of the school premises as the main key holder.
• Performing regular health and safety checks and maintaining safety equipment.

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Previous caretaking experience within a school environment.
• Experience in building maintenance and security systems.
• A solid understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Basic DIY skills and good interpersonal abilities.
• Literacy and numeracy skills.
• A full driving license and access to your own car.
• A willingness to travel between both school sites.

We offer a supportive work environment with:

• 30 days of Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays.
• Company Pension and Life Assurance.
• Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check. North Lakes Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates.

Ready to make a difference? Join us in creating a safe and inspiring environment for our students!