Caretaker Apprentice
Gwladys Street CP & Nursery School
Apprenticeship summary
The Caretaker will be responsible for the security of the premises and it’s contents throughout the day (including the operation of fire and burglar alarms), lighting, heating and cleaning of premises, porterage, painting on a rolling programme of maintenance and handyperson duties, and other duties arising from the use of the premises.
Closing date: May 30, 2025
Intermediate
- Take responsibility for the security of the premises and its contents throughout the school day. in the absence of the Head teacher and Deputy Head teacher or any other designated
- Take responsibility for the use, maintenance and security of plant, machinery and equipment based at the school
- Operate and monitor heating, plumbing and electrical systems in accordance with instructions and current safety legislation and recommend better use of such systems
- Undertake minor repairs (i.e. not requiring qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site
- Oversee schedules and routine maintenance liaising with contractors and suppliers as necessary
- Upkeep of the gardens and EYFS outdoor areas and planters
- General cleaning – toilet checks ensuring spillages are cleaned
- Basic maintenance – including blocked toilets, painting and general repairs
- Walking around play areas and drives daily, picking up paper and litter etc, from all areas including paths, flower beds and grassed areas
- Sweeping up excess dirt from patios and hard surfaces and clean the front pathway, as and when required
- To clean leaves during the Autumn period and to rock salt paths etc, in frosty weather to ensure that all drains, gullies and grids are kept free flowing and clean, including cleaning blockages
- To maintain an efficient recycling programme in line with the bin provision i.e. paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and help to raise litter awareness within the whole school, identifying recyclable items
- Perform duties in line with health and safety and COSHH regulations and take action where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately
- Moving equipment and laying out resources where required
- Be prepared to take additional training to support development within the role including Health & Safety, fire safety training and risk assessments
A permanent position may be considered post apprenticeship.
Employer
Gwladys Street CP & Nursery School
Gwladys Street is a large, friendly, two form entry primary school with capacity for 102 pupils in our Nursery. We are extremely proud of our multi-cultural school. Here, children speak a vast range of different languages and everyone’s cultures and ethnic backgrounds are respected. Gwladys Street is a community school, committed to providing the highest standards of education and a wealth of support for our pupils and parents/carers. We are looking for an apprentice who can work as part of an extended and experienced admin team. This person will need to have a caring nature and passionate about supporting the needs of all pupils to achieve their full potential. You must enjoy working in a fully inclusive school, where the school’s vision of making a real difference to the lives of our children is at the heart of everything we do.
Training
THE LEARNING FOUNDRY LIMITED
Apprenticeship standard:Property maintenance operative (level 2)
