Job Description
How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?
Our colleagues wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so were always looking for new ways to improve everyones work/life balance. Were taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year so theres never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!
Job title: Caretaker
Location: Waterloo Lodge School, Chorley, Lancashire
Salary: £16,250.00 per annum (£12.50 per hour)
Hours: 25 hours per week, Mornings Mon-Fri 06:45 - 08:45 / Afternoons Mon-Thurs 14:30-17:30 / Friday afternoon 13:45 - 16:45
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time, 52 weeks
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Caretaker to join our close-knit team at Waterloo Lodge School located in Chorley.
Job Purpose
To manage and maintain the school premises ensuring they are clean, secure, safe and well maintained at all times.
Responsible for a wide range of duties and responsibilities connected with the fabric and grounds of the school.
Main Duties:
Locking and unlocking the buildings as required.
Setting up facilities such as chairs, tables, garden area etc.
Dealing efficiently with pre-planned maintenance, day to day establishment requirements and being reactive to problems that may arise.
Undertaking repairs to fixtures and fittings.
Ensuring all plant equipment is maintained to the required standards.
Grounds maintenance.
Assisting with the organisation of the school refurbishments.
Porterage around the school site.
Monitoring the premises for any hazards, carrying out repairs or reporting problems where necessary.
Ensuring that all stakeholders adhere to the schools Health & Safety Policies and Procedures.
Essential:
Full drivers licence.
Good Numeracy and Literacy skills.
Desirable:
Any additional qualifications pertinent to the job role.
About us
Waterloo Lodge is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 11 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them academically and socially, to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build con?dence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running.
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