School Caretaker

Basic Salary: £26,402

Contract: Full Time (38.5 hours per week, Part-time considered)

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 improving the resilience, self-esteem, and abilities of all the young people we work with. Our school proudly holds the Accredited SILVER Award for Attachment and Trauma Sensitive practices and received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted in 2014.

As a School Caretaker, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and secure environment for our students. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining the cleanliness and safety of 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 issues to the Head Teacher and arranging larger repairs.
• Conducting daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties, including litter picking and waste disposal.
• Managing emergency cleaning duties and arranging annual deep cleans.
• Maintaining security as the main key holder, including locking and unlocking premises.
• Conducting regular checks of security systems and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Providing safe access to the school during cold weather conditions.

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.
• Strong 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 working environment with:

• 30 days of annual leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays.
• A company pension and life assurance.
• An employee discount scheme and medical cash plan.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check for this position. At North Lakes Children's Services, we are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Join us in making a difference today!