Islamia Primary School - Caretaker

The school

To strive to provide the best education in a secure Islamic environment through the application of the Qur’an and Sunnah.

Islamia Primary School is a highly successful two form, faith based voluntary-aided school situated in North-West London. We are a consistently ‘Good’ school aspiring to be nothing short of excellent in all aspects of school life and we work hard to nurture and produce a generation of young people who contribute positively to the wider community.

We are on a journey to become an ‘Outstanding’ school and are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Caretaker to join our highly dedicated team. The prospective candidate should be an ambitious, energetic and outstanding primary practitioner with excellent knowledge and understanding of SEN children and their needs.

We offer:

• a positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
• friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
• a committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
• excellent support from the Governing Body, staff and parents
• an excellent opportunity for professional and career development

If you feel you have the enthusiasm and commitment to contribute to the ongoing development of this successful, friendly, and supportive school, we would like to hear from you.

*Please note that the school will be relocating to Stonebridge NW10 8HE in September 2027

The role

The Post Purpose:

• To assist, under the direction/instruction of appropriate senior staff, in the provision of maintenance and security services of school premises and sites thereby ensuring a safe and purposefully working environment.
• To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.
  
  PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  
  1. Maintain the security of school and related premises/areas including:
• locking and unlocking school buildings and areas;
• securing entrances/exits as appropriate and reporting potential security breaches;
• assisting with regular security checks;
• operating alarm systems where appropriate;
• supervision of schools premises lettings;
• Provision of emergency access to the school site.

2. Ensure the maintenance of a clean and orderly working environment, and assist in the maintenance and cleaning of the school and related premises/areas, including:

• minor repairs e.g. minor plumbing, changing light bulbs, unblocking drains, repairing door furniture;
• reporting faulty equipment & other maintenance requirements to appropriate person;
• operating heating plant, cooling and lighting systems;
• collecting and assembling waste for collection;
• undertaking cleaning duties including graffiti removal and litter-picking, and emergency cleaning duties;
• refilling and replacing consumables e.g. soap & towels
• undertaking routine “client” tasks in connection with premises-related contractors, for example, cleaning and grounds maintenance;
• undertaking activities to maintain a safe and clean external environment, for example, winter gritting of playgrounds, paths, etc.;
• ensuring lights and other equipment are switched off as appropriate
• Maintenance of pond and specialist sports equipment following specialist training.
  
  3. Assist and participate in the organisation and movement of furniture within the building.

Please see details for the full Job Description and Person Specification.

The person

We are looking for someone who:

• Committed to working with children including children with special and additional needs.
• Has previous experience in working in schools and as part of a team.
• Has good interpersonal skills and the ability to support colleagues.
• Can work strategically with staff and leadership teams.
• Respectful of the school’s ethos.
• Can be a positive role model.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Punctual.