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Caretaker
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 July 2025 |
| Location: | Tavistock, Devon |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Castlebridge School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Title: Caretaker
Closing Date: 21st July 2025
Salary: £24,238 per annum, pro rata (Actual: £12,249.32)
Hours: 25 hours per week (2.5 hours AM & 2.5 hours PM)
About the role
• Maintenance and Repairs: Identifying any repairs needed on the school site and arranging specialists to carry out repairs.
• Start and End of Day Presence: Help supervise the school entrance during drop-off and pick-up times to ensure a calm and safe flow.
• Health and Safety: Conducting regular checks (like fire alarms, emergency lighting), ensuring walkways are hazard-free, and responding quickly to accidents or emergencies.
• Security: Unlocking and locking buildings, monitoring access points, and managing alarm systems.
• Groundskeeping: Looking after outdoor areas—mowing lawns, clearing leaves or snow, and making sure everything’s presentable.
• Logistical Support: Setting up rooms for events or exams, moving furniture, and helping with deliveries.
Safeguarding
The Special 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. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education; the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.
Key Responsibilities:
• To contribute to H&S compliance and property inspection / maintenance records and complete risk assessment paperwork, as required.
• To act as joint key holder for the site, ensuring security, including the operation of alarms through daily site inspections
• To report any major defects in building, equipment and security systems observed in the course of duties and to liaise with approved contractors / Head of School. (To visually monitor the condition of fire extinguishers, ensuring all extinguishers are regularly serviced and that hoses and fire blankets are kept in good condition)
• To help the flow of vehicles through the school entrance during drop off and pick up times.
What We Are Looking For:
• A minimum of 2 years practical experience of building and grounds maintenance work.
• Ability to work on own initiative, self-motivated.
• Good communication skills
• Comfortable with young people.
• Good practical skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good general knowledge of building maintenance/ repairs
• Enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated and conscientious.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Level 2 NVQ, GNVQ or minimum of 5 GCSE’s (Grade C or above)
• Suitable trade qualification (or relevant experience).
• H&S Experience in the workplace is desirable.
Please visit our website for information on how to apply.
Closing Date: 21st July 2025
Salary: £24,238 per annum, pro rata (Actual: £12,249.32)
Hours: 25 hours per week (2.5 hours AM & 2.5 hours PM)
About the role
• Maintenance and Repairs: Identifying any repairs needed on the school site and arranging specialists to carry out repairs.
• Start and End of Day Presence: Help supervise the school entrance during drop-off and pick-up times to ensure a calm and safe flow.
• Health and Safety: Conducting regular checks (like fire alarms, emergency lighting), ensuring walkways are hazard-free, and responding quickly to accidents or emergencies.
• Security: Unlocking and locking buildings, monitoring access points, and managing alarm systems.
• Groundskeeping: Looking after outdoor areas—mowing lawns, clearing leaves or snow, and making sure everything’s presentable.
• Logistical Support: Setting up rooms for events or exams, moving furniture, and helping with deliveries.
Safeguarding
The Special 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. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education; the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.
Key Responsibilities:
• To contribute to H&S compliance and property inspection / maintenance records and complete risk assessment paperwork, as required.
• To act as joint key holder for the site, ensuring security, including the operation of alarms through daily site inspections
• To report any major defects in building, equipment and security systems observed in the course of duties and to liaise with approved contractors / Head of School. (To visually monitor the condition of fire extinguishers, ensuring all extinguishers are regularly serviced and that hoses and fire blankets are kept in good condition)
• To help the flow of vehicles through the school entrance during drop off and pick up times.
What We Are Looking For:
• A minimum of 2 years practical experience of building and grounds maintenance work.
• Ability to work on own initiative, self-motivated.
• Good communication skills
• Comfortable with young people.
• Good practical skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good general knowledge of building maintenance/ repairs
• Enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated and conscientious.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Level 2 NVQ, GNVQ or minimum of 5 GCSE’s (Grade C or above)
• Suitable trade qualification (or relevant experience).
• H&S Experience in the workplace is desirable.
Please visit our website for information on how to apply.