UNICORN SCHOOL 238 Kew Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3JX Tel: 020 8948 3926 enquiries@unicornschool.org.uk UNICORN SCHOOL JOB DESCRIPTION Caretaker (Part-Time) • 6 weeks holiday (pro-rata per academic year) plus UK Bank Holidays • Competitive Salary plus Nest Pension • Hot lunch during term time working days Job Purpose Provides effective support to the Bursar in non-academic areas, ensuring the efficient day to day management of Premises and Estates. As a member of the school’s administrative team, also provides routine administrative assistance as required. Main Duties & Responsibilities Premises and Facilities Management • To be jointly responsible for the security of the premises, liaising with London Borough of Richmond (LBRuT)/Alarm Monitoring/Police and other emergency services in this respect as necessary • Maintenance of CCTV control and monitoring, and door access control • Monitor standards of cleaning provided by the school’s contract cleaning staff, raising any issues with the contractor and Bursar to achieve improved performance • Take ownership for the tidiness, cleanliness of exterior school grounds and interior of all buildings (Main House, Coach House & Music Pods) • Ensure that all external and internal Play Equipment is safe and inspected annually • Monitor breakfast and lunch provision and liaise with Contractor if required • Monitor the performance of outside contractors working on the school site and inspect completed work (e.g. gas, water and electricity engineers, fire alarm and intruder alarm engineers) • Keeping a log of faults reported and updated with first fix response and actions required and completed • Lead on the management, tidiness and the safety/security of external storage facilities (whether on or off-site) • Manage and monitor all cleaning cupboards, including tidiness, health & safety and ensure locked at all times • Take Control of Waste Management (food waste, household and recycling), with all bins put out on a Monday & Thursday for collection. Ensure bins are kept clean. www.unicornschool.org.uk Regular Tasks: Premises/Estates • Conduct daily routine inspections of the school buildings and grounds, adopting a ‘don’t walk past’ approach • Daily checks to ensure Fire Regulations are satisfied at all times, including fire exits/escapes are clear at all times and fire doors not manually propped open aside from electronic door guards. Fire Marshall Deputy to the Bursar when on-site Prepare the hall and rooms for events, activities, meetings and lunches • • • Assist with constructing the stage for shows and performances • Check photocopiers and arrange maintenance as required • Ensure internal waste and recycling bins are emptied and disposed of responsibly • Check bins are collected (including cloakrooms) and air fresheners maintained (external contractors) • Check and top up supplies of cleaning materials, personal hygiene products and sundry items and replace as required • Toilet Cleanliness (Children & Adult): Regular inspections to ensure cleanliness and that all cleaning materials are always topped up • Carry out routine check on firefighting equipment and ancillary equipment, e.g. maintenance of batteries etc • Carry out regular stock-takes of supplies and equipment • Be responsible for organising regular audits/checks (e.g. playground) in conjunction with the Bursar • Record meter readings for gas, water and electricity as required • Gardening and watering of Plants/Planters • All other reasonable requests from the Bursar to ensure the smooth-running of the school Health and Safety • Suggest works to maintain and develop the facilities and premises to meet the educational and community requirements of the school, ensuring they are well maintained, attractive in appearance and provide a safe and healthy environment for staff, pupils and visitors • Ensure compliance with best practice and statutory requirements in all areas of Health and Safety including updating of records in conjunction with the Bursar • Proactive maintenance of all equipment across the school to satisfy compliance • Water Testing to be conducted internally in line with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with external partners to ensure compliant Pest Control: Manage and support regular visits with our contractual partners • Forward planning • Working with the Bursar to carry out a rolling programme of redecoration and refurbishment • Assist in liaising with appropriate organisations and agencies in connection with planning and conducting minor and major works at the school • Anticipate future needs to enhance operational efficiency and a right first-time approach General Duties Support the School Office and Bursar’s Office as required • • Deal with incoming enquiries promptly, ensuring that messages are recorded and passed to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner • Assist with routine periodic administration tasks • Contribute positively to effective working relationships within the school community • The post holder may be requested to undertake further associated activities and responsibilities, of a similar nature to those mentioned above www.unicornschool.org.uk Person Specification Key Skills and Prerequisites: • Highly flexible team player who is adaptable, prioritises and takes the initiative • Confident and able to get on well with all staff, children, parents and governors • Must be diligent, accurate and have high attention to detail standards • To be well organised and have good time-management skills • Understanding of and commitment to the Safeguarding of children and young people • Must demonstrate tact, confidentiality and discretion at all times • Ability to work independently and in a team • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in an ever-changing environment • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Excellent telephone manner and ability to deal with enquiries • • Professional, smart appearance Self-motivated and committed Will be Required • Enhanced DBS Desirable • Experience of having worked in a school on a similar role • Driving licence • Ability to drive minibus as required www.unicornschool.org.uk