Caretaker

Location: West Drayton, UB7Salary: £27,855 - £29,139 (Scale 4)Hours: 36 hours per week, all year round. Flexibility with hours. Earliest 6.45am and latest 6.30pm.Contract: PermanentHoliday: Equivalent of 38 days per annum (inclusive of bank holidays)Pension: 18.6% employer’s contributionStart Date: As soon as possible

The academy is home to over 700 children, including a 60-place nursery. They serve the richly diverse and welcoming community of West Drayton in West London. Join their highly professional, friendly team and contribute to creating a safe and supportive environment for our students and staff.

Job Description:

We are seeking a full-time premises assistant with a “can do” attitude who is flexible, practical, pro-active, energetic, and diligent. You will support our existing teams in delivering excellent service.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the security of the trust buildings and grounds.
• Maintain and repair fittings, furniture, minor plumbing, changing light bulbs, unblocking drains, repairing door furniture.
• Maintenance and decoration of buildings, including painting interior and exterior areas.
• Operate heating systems for the site.
• Cleaning internal and external areas of the site.
• Porterage duties.
• Collect and assemble waste for collection.
• Clean windows and glazed areas in accordance with the Trust’s safety policy.
• Monitor works carried out by contractors and keep a log of any works carried out by yourself.
• Cover lettings, ensuring areas are returned in the same condition as they were let.
• Supervise and assist the cleaning team, ensuring efficient and required levels of service and cleanliness.
• Cover for the key holder as required.
• Support the Premises Team in monitoring the performance of contracted staff and report any concerns.

General:

• Maintain confidentiality in and outside the workplace.
• Support the implementation of academy policies.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Be aware of and understand safeguarding protocols and procedures.
• Attend and participate in meetings and training opportunities.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks/duties as required by The Trust.

Requirements:

• Flexibility in working hours, with the potential to start at 06.45am and end at 6.30pm.
• Some out-of-hours or additional working hours may be required.
• Ability to work across the Trust and deputise for the Head of Estates when necessary.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Substantial pension contribution