Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Berry Brow Infant and Nursery School

Hours

30 hours per week on a split shift which is likely to be 7am – 9.30am and 2pm – 5.30pm

Number of Jobs

Location(s)

Berry Brow Academy, Birch Road, Berry Brow, Huddersfield, HD4 7LP

Position type

Permanent

Grade

Scale 4, SCP 7-11

Salary

£20,743 - £22,110

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Berry Brow Infant and Nursery School

Overview: To work as part of a team including cleaners to assist in the provision of maintenance and security services on school premises thereby ensuring a safe working environment.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Interviews: Friday 24 January 2025
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Core Purpose
To ensure that the site and its buildings operate on a day-to-day basis including:

Being responsible for the security of the school’s buildings and grounds.
Contributing to the health and safety of everyone who uses the school; including reporting defects and issues to the appropriate line manager.
Facilitating the use of the school by pupils, staff, governors, parents / carers and others.
Maintaining the school to a high standard of cleanliness and maintenance.
Working in accordance with the ethos of the Academy by positively interacting with colleagues, pupils, and parents / carers.

Key Responsibilities
You will be directly responsible for the following:

Will be responsible for the day to day supervision of a small number of designated cleaners, maintaining good working relationships and team working.
Will be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
Will promote and ensure the health and safety of pupils, staff & visitor (in accordance with appropriate health & safety legislation) at all times. (This responsibility is shared during normal school hours with the Head-teacher, but is the postholder’s sole responsibility whilst on site outside of these hours in the absence of the Head-teacher or other senior member of the school staff).
Will attend relevant meetings as required.

Will have responsibility for the security of buildings, equipment, furniture etc. on the site.
Will be responsible for the maintenance of the security of premises, including the locking and unlocking of the premises, and bringing any deficiencies to the attention of the Head-teacher.
Will participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
Will complete EVERY tasks as required- ensuring that admin time is kept to a minimum and is timetabled appropriately throughout the week
Will present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities for all, treating all users of the school with courtesy and consideration.
Will contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
Will appreciate and support the role of other professionals

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Will regularly work outdoors and be exposed to the elements/weather.
Will have contact with members of the public/other professionals e.g. teaching staff, governors, parents/carers, community groups, local education authority, external providers etc.
The jobholder may occasionally be subjected to antisocial behaviour from members of the public/parents/site users.
Will be required to be a key-holder for emergency call-outs. Evening/weekend duties for lettings may be a feature of the job (further information is available from the Head-teacher).
This post will include a degree of manual lifting and handling. You are expected to be aware of health and safety policies and procedures and frequently assess your ability to carry out the lifting tasks required of you.

Cleaning Duties:

Will clean designated areas in the school
Be aware of health and safety procedures
Will contribute to the performance of the team
Will operate everyday equipment with care and in accordance with established procedures
Will regularly be exposed to dust, dirt, unpleasant conditions and hazardous chemicals
Will clean all surfaces, fixtures and fittings, floors, walls, partitions and internal woodwork, toilets, changing rooms and other sanitary areas as appropriate.
Will collect and dispose of waste in appropriate manner.

Other

To participate fully in Performance Management Review and other trust performance and development initiatives as appropriate.
To follow the schools Safeguarding Policy and child protection procedures as directed
To follow all school and Trust policies and procedures
To undertake training as and when appropriate
To undertake any other duties which may be assigned to the post from time to time as directed by the Head

Application Process

To arrange a visit to Berry Brow Nursery & Infant School or find out more about the role, please contact the academy on 01484663965
To find out more about our Trust please have a look at our website or check out individual Academy websites. You will find the central Trust by clicking on the link: https://i-mat.org.uk
Impact Multi Academy Trust is committed to the welfare and safety of all our pupils, and as such rigorous DBS and employment checks will be carried out.
Click the following link to apply via the Every portal: Candidates Every Education portal

Closing date

20 January 2025, 11:55 PM

Important Information

Caretaker Recruitment Pack - Berry Brow I&N Academy - Jan 2025.pdf – 552KB Opens in a new window

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