General Duties

• Undertake, as directed by Site Manager, physical checks and tests to ensure the school is compliant with Health & Safety legislation, eg: Legionella, Asbestos, fire
• Undertake weekly testing of fire alarms and emergency lighting and report faults/issues to Site Manager
• Assist the Site Manager by undertaking, in conjunction with Lead Teachers/Department Heads and reviewing annually, departmental risk assessments in line with LA guidance:-

1. The security of the premises together with its contents
2. Board up and make secure the building(s) following acts of vandalism
3. Attend to the heating of the premises and ensure that the required temperatures are maintained. Ensure that the boiler plant equipment, including heater cabinets are cleaned and maintained in accordance with the specification and faults reported
4. Clean up areas around school, during the school day, as required. Maintain floor surfaces in accordance with the requirements of the college specification
5. Monitor fuel consumption; liaise with Site Manager with regard to delivery orders, log books
6. Carry out porterage duties as and when required by the school/college
7. Ensure that all the exterior hard-surface including artificial/turfed areas are kept in a clean and tidy condition – including the emptying of litter baskets, the cleaning of drains and gulleys as required and the salting, de-icing of hard surface areas during the winter months and moving of snow to ensure access to the Premises
8. Undertake routine maintenance tasks, such as minor repairs and redecoration and any other such tasks agreed to be part of the establishment’s routine maintenance programme and provide an agreed range of “handy person” duties e.g. repair of doors and fittings, acts of vandalism, removal of graffiti etc.
9. Give adequate supervision and directive advice to cleaning staff, where applicable
10. Be available and attend to the requirements of the hirers of the premises for the purpose of evening and weekend lettings as required
11. In cases of emergency outside the working week e.g. fire and flood, to attend for such action as required
12. Where required, assist with the cleaning of internal glass and windows
13. Monitor and log all consumable items used by cleaning and caretaking staff in the course of duties. Log to be passed to Site Manager on a weekly basis to enable re-ordering of consumables
14. Set out furniture and help set up for assemblies
15. To take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their activities and where appropriate, safeguarding the health and safety of persons under their control and guidance in accordance with the provision of Health and Safety legislation.
16. Be aware of relevant issues and ensure the safeguarding of the welfare of students.
17. Undertaking any other duties that may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities/grade of the post as defined, subject to the proviso that normally any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms
18. To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact with during the course of your duties and responsibilities. Your conduct must at all times in in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures
19. To report any causes for concern relating to the welfare and safety of children to the designated person and the Head of School or if unavailable the designated safeguarding governor or a member of the Senior Leadership Team
20. To attend safeguarding training as required by the school and maintain your knowledge and understanding of your responsibility for safeguarding children in this school
21. To take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their activities and where appropriate, safeguarding the health and safety of persons under their control and guidance in accordance with the provision of Health and Safety legislation

Although a 37 hour week is in operation, the nature of the post requires a flexible working pattern to meet the needs of the school eg; in winter and times of extreme weather conditions.