Caretaker

Tel: 01362 860114   Email:   recruitment@st-marysbeetley.norfolk.sch.uk     Website:   https://www.beetleyschool.co.uk/     Headteacher: Mrs Tanya Treavett   NOR: 154   Age range: 4-11 years     Salary – Scale C, £10,371 actual pa (£13.26 per hour)   Permanent   Part Time   15 hours per week   Term Time plus 6 weeks   Required for 6 July 2026 or as soon thereafter as possible     St Mary’s Community Primary School is a friendly, happy, inclusive school located just outside Dereham.    We are looking for a friendly and reliable Caretaker to join our lovely school community.    This is a vital role within our school and p ersonal qualities are of paramount importance.  The person appointed will be expected to display:    Responsible, flexible and honest;  Proactive and takes pride in their work requiring minimum supervision;  Has good communication skills and can work well independently and as part of a team;  Has a practical, hands-on approach to basic maintenance and site duties;  Is able to multi-task and work under pressure;  Has the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.    The qualifications and experience required of a Caretaker are:  A good level of literacy and numeracy;  Understands and complies with Health & Safety Regulations;  A sound track record of work in a relevant area    Duties will include, but are not limited to:   Act as a key holder and ensure site security as well as dealing with minor security/safety issues;  Undertake the opening up and lock up of the school;  Maintaining the school grounds;  Monitor cleaning standards and undertake cleaning as required;  Undertake basic DIY to the level of a competent handyman;  Carry out routine procedures such as replace light bulbs, batteries, change clocks;  Monitor stock levels and inform line manager of requirements;  Have knowledge and awareness of H&S practices and policies;   Be willing to undertake training relevant to the role;  Check the school site and premises regularly and ensure that all areas are safe and free from hazards, clear and grit paths and public areas when necessary;  Monthly inspections & checks on school’s play equipment and repairing where possible or reporting if not;  In conjunction with the Headteacher and Business Manager, attend meetings with contractors;  Interact with staff, parents, pupils and visitors in a helpful and sensitive manner whilst ensuring confidential matters or sensitive material is handled appropriately;  You must enjoy working in a child-orientated environment.    As a term of your employment, you