Caretaker

Location

Taunton, Somerset | United Kingdom

Job description

Caretaker Position Available

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and skilled Caretaker to join our team at The Oak Partnership Trust. We are seeking a reliable individual who is committed to maintaining our school premises ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for our students staff and visitors.

Main responsibilities include:

The maintenance and security of school premises and sites ensuring a safe environment for pupils staff and the community:

• Maintaining the security of the school buildings.
• Undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Assisting with the setup and clearance of school events and activities.
• Maintaining outdoor areas including playgrounds and sports facilities.
• Monitoring and managing contractors onsite.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience in a caretaking or facilities management role.
• Possess basic handyman skills for minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Be familiar with health and safety regulations in a school setting.
• Show initiative and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Be committed to the ethos and values of The Oak Partnership Trust.

Details:

Hours : Part time 20 hours per week term time insets plus 4 days. A minimum of 10 hours must be core hours between 9am and 3pm Monday to Friday Inclusive and 10 hours within or outside of core hours.

Contract : Fixed until 31 Aug 24
Location : Various locations within The Oak Partnership Trust.

Please note: All positions at The Oak Partnership Trust and within our schools require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance due to direct access to children.

Safeguarding Statement

The Oak Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We encourage applications from all sections of the community regardless of gender race religion disability sexual orientation or age. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and rigorous preemployment checks.

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