The posting
Training, qualifications and experience:
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in Caretaking (or equivalent)
- NVQ Level 3 qualification in Caretaking (or equivalent)
- Full driving licence (at School’s discretion)
- Experience of undertaking a caretaker or site supervisory function
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of writing maintenance programmes
- Experience of planning and programming work
- Experience of testing portable electrical equipment
- Experience of budget management
- Experience of working within a school
- Practical experience of monitoring contract arrangements
Professional knowledge and understanding:
- Ability to operate at a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 3 standard
- Ability to manage, train and develop staff
- Ability to resolve conflict
- Ability to develop effective working relationships
- Attention to detail skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Flexible attitude to work
- Ability to work in an organised and methodical way
- Time management skills
- Knowledge of Health & Safety guidelines
- Knowledge of CoSHH guidelines
- Knowledge of Recruitment & Selection procedures
- Good numeracy skills
- Basic DIY, maintenance and repair skills
- Ability to use powered tools and equipment relevant to the role (e.g. drill, floor buffer)
- IT skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Positive approach to customer care and service delivery
- Commitment to undertaking relevant training and development
- First aid certificate
Other (including special requirements):
- Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people
- Commitment to equality and diversity
- Commitment to health and safety
- Willingness to undertake MIDAS training course (where minibus duties are required)
- Willingness to work occasionally outside of contracted hours (e.g. Parent evenings, lettings)
- Willingness to respond to emergency callouts
- Willingness to undertake PAT Test training
- Satisfactory attendance record/commitment to regular attendance at work



