Contract Type: Fixed term pending permanent appointment, full time (52/52)
Hours: 37 hours (will consider job share). The post holder will be required to work flexibly, meaning they would work a different working pattern during school holiday periods (e.g., 0800 to 1600 Mon- Fri) and they may be required to work overtime e.g., to help facilitate contractor weekend working and/or to attend emergency/alarm call outs.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
The Governors of St Thomas More Catholic High School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and flexible person with good DIY skills to help with the effective operation of site services such as opening and closing, porterage of deliveries, grounds maintenance, minor building repairs and maintenance.
Duties will include:
• Locking and unlocking the school and carrying out security checks on the building – which includes attending school for emergencies out of hours as required.
• Carrying out minor repairs, general maintenance and decorating competently
• Portage of deliveries and furniture as required around school
• Liaising effectively with staff, emergency services, cleaners and other contractors on site.
• Carrying out and recording checks to help maintain Health and Safety standards and records
This role will at least initially be based at St Thomas More Catholic High School, however please note, as part of this role, you may be required to provide support to other Catholic schools within North Tyneside periodically. The postholder must at all times take a pride in the school site and their own general appearance. Previous experience would be beneficial but training will be provided.
Why join us?
You’ll have the opportunity to take a key role within our site staff, sustaining high standards to guarantee a safe and operational environment, with training and professional development opportunities available and the ability to contribute positively within the wider team.
Closing date: 14th November at 9am
Safeguarding Statement:
St Thomas More Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service (“the DBS”) and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).
School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.
An online search will take place on shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process and inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance.