Caretaker

Location : Callicroft Primary Academy

Post : Caretaker

Contract type : Full time / Permanent 

Pay Scale: Grade 11 £19,650 

Our Philosophy as an Employer

Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.

We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.

We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.

We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.

What is the role?

Callicroft Primary Academy are looking for a Caretaker to join our team from October 2022. The working hours for this role are 37 Hours per week on a split shift - 06:30 - 09:30 and 14:00 - 18:30 Monday to Friday (one day a week will be an early finish agreed weekly depending on workload each week).  The Caretaker, under the supervision of the Health, Safety and Premises Compliance Officer, will work closely with the Business Manager and School Leadership Team to carry out a full range of duties to provide for the security, health and safety and day to day maintenance of schools within the Olympus Academy Trust. 

The Candidate will require no formal qualifications but some previous knowledge and experience of relevant health and safety procedures, operation of cleaning equipment and cleaning materials is desirable. A good standard of basic DIY skills is required including decorating techniques. 

Benefits

• Pension Scheme

• Annual pay progression opportunities

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo/Wild Place at reduced rates

• Free onsite parking

• Coaching/Counselling services

• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme

• Thrive Mental Wellbeing App

• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: Monday 3rd October 2022

The Olympus Academy Trust - Charborough Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.

We apply Equal, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.

We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.