Noddy's Nursery School
Nursery Caretaker
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Job Title: Nursery School Caretaker
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
Location
Across our two schools in London - Putney, SW15 6EH and Southfields, SW19 6SP
Salary
£15 / hour
Hours
25 - 30 hours per week. These can be flexible and discussed with the candidate but 9:30am-3:30pm (or similar), Monday to Friday. The schools are open 7:20am-6:30pm 51 weeks per year.
Please note that the company does not offer sponsorship and this is an onsite position, therefore candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be a commutable distance from the school to be considered.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Sweep and tidy the playgrounds, clearing away all leaves and general debris around grounds.
- Clean school gates & buggy areas.
- Clean and sterilise all outdoor equipment once a week.
- Keep bin enclosures tidy and clear of any litter including the removal of all recycling.
- Taking old toys / equipment to the dump as and when required.
- Ensure carpark is clean and clear of litter.
- Weed & pressure wash the driveway / car park / buggy areas.
- Clean treehouses / slides
- Ensure that anything in the school that could be a danger to children/staff is repaired / reported as soon as possible.
- Empty bins as and when required including taking recycling out daily.
- Receive stock deliveries, lifting and carrying the boxes up to the stock room at both schools.
- Unpacking stock and maintaining stock levels.
- Hoover the stock room monthly and ensure it is kept organised and tidy
- Ensure that lightbulbs are all working and replaced where required internally & externally.
- Carry out adhoc tasks as and when required, including but not limited to:
- toy repair & assembly
- garden equipment repair & assembly
- moving items between the schools
- repainting gates / doors / hallways / classrooms
- repairing general items in the school where possible
- Empty & clean fat trap in kitchen once per week.
- Clean and repair dishwashers / tumble driers / washing machines / fridges / other school equipment.
- Clean out air conditioning filters on a monthly basis
- Clean external windows of schools.
- Weed planters.
- Help set up for / clear up from school events - Christmas Carol concerts / Summer shows etc.
- To carry out any other reasonable maintenance/facilities requests that management may make.
- Unblocking of loos & drains.
- Welcome and sign in any parents, contractors / other visitors.
- Ad hoc attendance on Saturdays/evenings when maintenance required out of hours.
- Popping to shop to pick up required items for the school that haven't been delivered - food, nappies, lightbulbs etc.
- Assisting the staff teams at both schools with any activities that might involve heavy lifting / moving of bulky equipment.
- Being generally obliging and helpful to ensure the schools run smoothly each day.
- Ensuring that all children are safeguarded whilst at Noddy's under our standard safeguarding policy.
- Staff room, kitchenette and toilet (as above, evening cleaning)
- Disinfect and wipe sides
- Wash up all utensils, mugs, plates and bowls and ensure they are put away
- Replenish toilet rolls, soap, air fresheners and hand towels
- Unblocking where required
- Clean and sanitise toilets and sinks
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About You
- Full UK driving license and vehicle required to move between the two schools. Petrol, parking and mileage will be paid.
- A full enhanced DBS check will be required to be in place before you start.
- Must have a basic ability to complete practical repair & maintenance tasks.
Benefits
- Holiday - 24 or 25 days per year + 8 bank holidays - 33 days a year in total
- Extra holiday accrued through loyalty - 1 extra day per year and per promotion
- Full training provided including paediatric first aid, hundreds of online courses, support to upskill in certain areas such as special educational needs (SEN), child development, manager training courses etc.
- Cycle To Work Scheme.
Additional Information
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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Janitorial Staff, After-Hours Cleaner, Facility Maintenance, Caretaker, Sanitation Specialist, Housekeeper, or Cleaning Attendant may also be considered
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