Caretaker

Job Title:

Caretaker

Location: Aldridge

At Aldridge School we aim to ensure that every young person achieves their potential by providing an education that challenges them intellectually and offers them a wide range of opportunities to develop and stretch their unique talents and interests.

We believe that education is more than just grades. Grades are certainly the 'passport' that pupils need to move on to the next stage of their lives, and we will do whatever it takes to ensure they are able to achieve their aspirations. However, the real art of education is to develop confident, resilient, and independent young people who are in possession of the 'passport' that grades provide.

We feel that our aims are best achieved by providing a challenging learning environment that is built upon a formula of high expectations, inspired and passionate teaching, and strong pastoral support.

We expect our pupils to arrive at school on time, complete their homework, bring the right equipment, and apply themselves to their studies with intellectual curiosity and academic endeavour. We have high expectations, but our staff work relentlessly to support our pupils in meeting these.

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Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values increasing opportunities, improving outcomes for our students. We are looking for a Caretaker to join our team. Reporting to the Facilities Manager you will undertake:

Open, secure and monitor school buildings and grounds. Act as a key holder and respond to emergency call-outs. Carry out general maintenance, repairs and caretaking duties. Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of external areas. Undertake health and safety checks, testing and record keeping. Support site security, alarm systems and contractor access. Set up rooms and facilities for school events and lettings.

Monitor heating, lighting, water systems and energy usage. Receive deliveries and carry out porterage duties. Assist with the inspection and maintenance of school vehicles and swimming pool facilities.

Pay range:
Grade 5 SCP 9-17

Educated to a satisfactory standard with good written and verbal communication skills. Full driving licence. Experience undertaking a range of caretaking or site maintenance duties. Ability to carry out minor repairs and maintenance work. Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good attention to detail and commitment to high standards.

Knowledge of health and safety regulations, including COSHH, desirable. Basic ICT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office, desirable. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

For full details of the post please see attached Job Description and Person Specification

As one Trust we share a common purpose. We call it our social mobility and social justice mission to change our communities through the very best equitable education. When we get this right, it enables our children and young people to fulfil their potential, thrive in the world of work, and make a positive contribution to the local, national and international community.

Our recent achievements include:

Sustainable Growth - becoming one of the largest and most diverse trusts in the region

Social Mobility & Social Justice - National recognition for the Trust’s two selective grammar schools who the most successful on the number of local disadvantaged students passing the entrance and joining the schools

Increasing Opportunities
- Opening brand-new purpose-built campus in…