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Keble are seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker to join our school team. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff and visitors, while ensuring the school buildings and grounds are well maintained working in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team.

THE CARETAKER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Maintaining clean, safe and secure school premises, which includes buildings and grounds
• Carrying out cleaning, handy person activities, routine maintenance and refurbishment, porterage, and minor repairs
• Supervision of school cleaning staff
• Promoting health and safety around the school
• Supervising external contractors, and site use and development planning of the site in alignment with Mill Hill and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out porterage duties, such as moving furniture and equipment around the school
• Maintain the general school premises, furniture and fittings, and report any issues to the school site manger
• Carry out small repairs and DIY projects
• Arrange larger repairs and obtain quotes from contractors
• Work in collaboration with the site manager regarding site development projects and make recommendations on site use

CLEANING

• Carry out daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties, such as litter picking and arranging the disposal of waste
• Carry out emergency cleaning duties, such as gritting and cleaning up spillages
• Arrange an annual deep clean of classrooms, staffrooms, kitchen, dining areas, and other frequently used spaces on school premises
• Take responsibility of the maintenance of cleaning tools and products, including arranging replacements and ensuring good stock levels

SECURITY

• Maintain the security of the school premises as the main key holder
• Lock and unlock the premises as required, including out of school hours when necessary
• Check at the end of the day that all windows, doors and gates are locked, lights switched off, and gas and electrical appliances are turned off
• Set security alarm systems, report any potential security breaches, and respond to any alarms or other call-outs following agreed procedures
• Carry out regular checks of CCTV and alarm systems, locks, fire safety appliances, security gates and perimeter fencing, and ensure any necessary repairs are actioned
• Advise the headteacher and SLT on all matters relating to school security and safety

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Ensure a safe working and learning environment in accordance with relevant legislation
• Carry out and record regular health and safety checks, including on legionella risk, play equipment, safety equipment, and any hazards on school premises; report any problems to the Headmaster
• Provide safe access to the school in cold weather conditions
• Ensure you are following health and safety procedures
• Monitor the work of contractors, ensuring safe working practice and quality of work
• A willingness to attend relevant training course, when necessary

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people
• Comply with the policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, and equal opportunities, and report all concerns to an appropriate person known as the Designated Safeguarding lead (DSL)
• Take appropriate action to identify, evaluate and minimise any risks to health, safety and security in the school working environment
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Establish constructive relationships and communication with all staff and other agencies/professionals
• Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• Ensure that cleaning staff carry out their duties professionally and effectively

Why choose Keble Prep?

Keble provides an excellent all-round education, combining high academic standards with opportunities for children to achieve in Sport, Music, Drama and a broad extra-curricular progrmme. An education that develops the abilities and enthusiasm of every child.

At Keble, each student is encouraged to think independently, to be continuously inquisitive and reflective. Each individual pupil is valued and encouraged to uncover and nurture their talents, whilst celebrating their achievements.

Why choose The Mill Hill Education Group?

Mill Hill Education group is a growing charitable collection of independent schools. Its aims of instilling values and inspiring minds has been a key focus since the founding of Mill Hill School in 1807. All schools share an educational philosophy around developing thoughtful and responsible pupils with a global outlook. School life combines academic rigour with a breadth of opportunities to develop young people able to flourish in an ever-changing world.

• Educates boys and girls from 3–18, seeking to equip them for life, both now and in the future.
• Our stimulating academic environment and numerous activities outside the classroom encourage learning and personal growth.
• We are committed to the development of every pupil and believe that our friendly and supportive community helps this to happen.
• We seek as a group to instil a love for learning which will last a life time whilst balancing this with a readiness to embrace change.
• For further information, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@millhill.group.The Mill Hill Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. As part of our Recruitment Checks, the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and Social Media and Check.

Pay: £31,473.00 per year

Work Location: In person