Caretaker Facilities - Part-time

Godinton Primary School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-2625-56S
• Posted:21/06/2017
• Pay:KR3 £15102 p.a. pro rata - actual £12,551 p.a.
• Start Date:Jul 2017
• App Close Date:07/07/2017 at 10:00
• Interviews:Week commencing 03/07/2017

Advert

30.75 hours per week on a split shift basis, 52 weeks

6:15am - 10:00am and 14:45 - 17:45 Monday
7:00am - 10:00am and 14:45 - 17:45 Tuesday to Friday

Holiday entitlement: 4 weeks and 4 days plus public holidays.

Working pattern may be adjusted outside of the above core hours, and during the school holidays to meet the needs of the school. Holidays will be taken in accordance with school needs.

This may include working out-of-hours to drive the school mini-bus (overtime will be paid)

We are seeking a friendly, hard-working and reliable caretaker who has the necessary skills and experience to maintain our school building and grounds to a high standard.

You need to be self-motivated, show initiative and have pride in the work that you do. You should have a high standard of practical and technical skills to respond to any unexpected issues that may arise on the school site.

Duties include:

• Opening the school site in the morning, ensuring that it is safe and secure for pupils, parents, staff and visitors. Take remedial action if required.
• Act as Primary Keyholder for the school premises, including out-of-hours and emergency call-outs.
• Arrange emergency repairs.
• Carry out general repairs and maintenance tasks inside and out, including simple plumbing, carpentry, decorating and cleaning duties. 
• Keep paths and play areas clear of debris, emptying external bins, maintaining drains and gullies and cleaning windows.
• Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including alarms).
• Operate and maintain the school mini-bus (mini-bus training can be provided).
• As required maintain hedges and shrubbery that does not fall under the current grounds maintenance contract.
• Oversee onsite maintenance contractors, checking that work is completed to required standards and within required timescales.
• Monitor own and cleaners’ stock and order supplies once authorised by Line Manager or Headteacher.
• Undertake general DIY and portage duties, including assembling/dis-mantling of furniture and equipment, and moving furniture and equipment within the school.
• Perform duties in line with health and safety and COSHH regulations and take action where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately.
• Carry out regular maintenance and safety checks relating to Fire, Water Hygiene, maintaining accurate records.
• Work with Senior Leaders to complete risk assessments and ensure compliance with all health and safety responsibilities for example COSHH, ladder, asbestos, legionella and PAT testing.
• Monitor utility usage and take proactive action to reduce expenditure where appropriate.
• Any other reasonable management request.

Previous experience of working as a handy person or caretaker is preferred but not essential. More important is someone who is hardworking and conscientious, with a flexible approach and willingness to further develop themselves.

Information about the school

Welcome to Godinton Primary School.

When you step inside our school, you will find an exciting environment of creativity and discovery, where children’s natural curiosity is stimulated and their capacity to learn is nurtured. We are very proud of our ethos, which provides a supportive, family atmosphere with an emphasis on ensuring that our children are happy and confident individuals who love coming to school.

At Godinton Primary School, our team works hard to provide every child with a well-rounded education, enabling them to reach their full potential and succeed wherever their strengths and skills may lie. We strive for academic excellence in our pupils but believe that this should be delivered alongside an enriching and creative curriculum.

We enjoy stand-alone Academy status and have been graded as GOOD by Ofsted at our last inspection (Feb 2024).

Tucked safely away on the Godinton Park Estate, its only when you step within the school gate that you can fully appreciate the school’s privileged outside space.

Our school grounds are both extensive and beautiful, stretching around the entire building and providing a wonderful natural backdrop. Children at Godinton benefit from vast playing fields, adventure play areas, two playgrounds and a thriving wildlife garden and environmental area. A broad area of woodland, also within the grounds, provides an inspiring space for curriculum enrichment, as a stimulus for poetry or creative writing or as the location for scientific nature trails.

We look forward to welcoming you to our school, where you can see for yourself what a special place Godinton Primary School is.

Miss Jill Talbot

Headteacher

Job Contact Information

• Name:Claire Williams (School Business Manager)
• Address:Godinton Primary School, Lockholt Close, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3JR
• Telephone: 01233 621616
• Email: clairewilliams@godinton.kent.sch.uk