Temporary Gatekeeper

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Gate

To maintain a presence at the main gate to monitor the arrival and departure of visitors to the school (both pedestrians and those in vehicles) To control security of the school main entrance To keep the school entrance area clean and tidy To maintain Health & Safety awareness at all times, taking control to avoid hazardous situations occurring (for example, by stopping the movement of vehicles around the school entrance if there are a lot of pupils in the area) To direct emergency services to the location of any incident To ensure that the gate mobile phone is kept charged at all times To control car parking when requested

Key Holder

• Act as a keyholder, unlocking/locking buildings, checking alarms, and ensuring all areas are secure.

• Opening and closing of premises and buildings as directed by line manager or member of SLT.

• Operate intruder and fire alarm systems and report faults promptly.

• Attend out-of-hours incidents (e.g. break-ins, vandalism) when required and secure the premises once cleared.

• Report suspicious activity, breaches of security, or incidents involving hazardous materials (e.g., used needles, illegal substances) in line with school policy.

• Ensure external doors, windows, and gates are secured at the end of each day, when required.

General

General porterage duties including movement for furniture and equipment within the School, to/from the Grounds and Inchmarlo. General duties which may include cleaning, minor repairs to furniture and fixtures and non- specialist decorating tasks. Ad hoc cleaning of designated areas of the School buildings and grounds as directed by line manager.

Health, Safety, and Compliance

• Take reasonable care of personal health and safety and that of others by adhering to the school Health and Safety policies and procedures.

• Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe manner, reporting risks immediately.

Driving

• Drive School vehicles as directed by Line Manager.

Working Environment

• Work indoors and outdoors including during adverse weather conditions.

• Perform physically demanding tasks including lifting, bending, and working at height using ladders or other equipment, within the relevant safety guidance and legislation.

• Maintain clean and safe conditions across all access routes and external areas.

Lone Working

• Frequently work independently without supervision, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends.

• Be reliable, responsible, and capable of following lone-working procedures and risk assessments provided by the School.

Team Support and Flexibility

• Collaborate effectively with the Facilities Manager and other caretaking staff to ensure full task coverage.

• Provide support to teaching and administrative staff as needed.

• Perform other reasonable duties appropriate to the role and grade as assigned by the Facilities Manager. This will include additional duties outside core working hours, for example (but not limited to) concerts, events, parent consultation, Open Day, support for external hire of premises. Overtime for such activity will be paid in line with individual contracts.

• Be flexible to cover other duties during absences or changing circumstances.