Caretaker vacancy at Pencalenick School

Cornwall Council

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Truro - UK

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 08-11-2025
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Truro based school Pencalenick is looking to recruit a full-time Caretaker whose main duties are to:

  • To maintain H&S compliance and property inspection / maintenance records and complete risk assessment paperwork as required and under the direct of the Premises Manager
  • To act as joint key holder for the site ensuring security at all times including the operation of alarms. Through daily site inspections
  • To act as deputy to the Site Manager and act as cover in the event of illness/absence
  • To ensure keys and access control fobs are kept/issued in line with policy/procedure
  • To report any major defects in building equipment and security systems observed in the course of duties and to liaise with approved contractors / Site Manager. (To visually monitor the condition of fire extinguishers ensuring all extinguishers are regularly serviced and that hoses and fire blankets are kept in good condition)
  • To participate in evacuation processes as agreed and in accordance with the Schools recognised Evacuation Procedure and assist in logging in the appropriate Fire Folder
  • To assist in the collection and disposal of all refuse and ensure the school buildings and grounds are free of litter and graffiti. To ensure in winter especially that access roads pavements steps and playgrounds are safe for use at all times
  • Although this is the responsibility of the Cleaning Contractors: To monitor and ensure cloakrooms are stocked with hand soap hand towels etc. To undertake emergency cleaning (soiling of toilets sickness floods etc.) as necessary
  • To support the Site Manager to monitor and manage the use and maintenance of the school minibus
  • To undertake the efficient operation of the heating system ensuring its good working order
  • Gas / electricity / water (as applicable) meter readings/returns as required by School.
  • To take deliveries of stores materials and other goods and to undertake porterage duties as required (including moving furniture equipment etc)
  • To undertake occasional gardening duties
  • To undertake routine maintenance minor refurbishment and repairs of premises fixtures and fittings as necessary
  • To be willing to be a school first aider (if not trained to be trained once in position) if required
  • To be aware of administer and adhere to applicable rules regulations legislation and procedures (e.g. Equal Opportunities Policy/Code of Conduct as well as national legislation - Health & Safety COSHH GDPR/Data Protection)
  • To maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties for the School

The successful applicant will be available for call-out on a rota basis attend/contribute site meetings as required and may be asked to visit other local schools as required.

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Organisation Address: Pencalenick School
St Clement
Truro
TR1 1TE

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Website: Pencalekick School



DescriptionTruro based school Pencalenick is looking to recruit a full-time Caretaker whose main duties are to:To maintain H&S compliance and property inspection / maintenance records and complete risk assessment paperwork as required and under the direct of the Premises ManagerTo act as joint key h...
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Key Skills

  • Experience Working With Students
  • Organizational skills
  • Classroom Management
  • Behavioral Health
  • Classroom Experience
  • Mediation Experience
  • Special Education
  • Conflict Management
  • Teaching
  • Experience with Children
  • Public Speaking
  • Word Processing

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