Caretaker
Start Date: 2nd January 2024
Salary: Grade 11. £21,575 (pro rata £13,120) Pending review
Contract: Permanent. All Year Round
Hours: 22.5 hours per week. Monday-Friday
Either 7.30am–12.00pm or split shift 7.30am-10.30am and 3.30pm-5.00pm
Are you a proactive problem solver looking for your next challenge?
Do you want to make a school environment the best it can be for children?
We are looking for a flexible, hard-working and dedicated Caretaker to join our friendly team and work at the heart of our school.
A varied responsible role, you will assist with security and health and safety responsibilities, provide general maintenance of the school premises, liaise with contractors and supervise the premises team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a happy and successful school with a positive, caring ethos and to make a real difference.
The successful candidate will:
• Have a working knowledge of health and safety
• Have working knowledge of repair and maintenance work
• Be able to prioritise and manage own workload
• Be a good communicator, liaising with school staff, the cleaning team and site contractors
• Be motivated to make a real difference to the life of the school
In return we offer:
• A warm, friendly and very caring school community, with a staff team who are extremely supportive
• A dedicated and cohesive team of staff, governors and parents who are committed to high standards
• Excellent opportunities for continued professional development including all the necessary statutory training
• The opportunity to make a difference to the children and the school community
School visits have been arranged for Tuesday 28th November, 9.30am. Please email the School Business Manager to let us know if you would like to attend.
Stanbridge Primary School is part of The Leaf Trust which opened on 1 September 2023 and is made up of thirteen primary schools. We are proud to be a leading Primary and Early Years Trust in the South West and a leading voice in Primary and Early Years education.
The closing date for applications is: Friday 8th December at 4 pm
Interviews are scheduled to take place on: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email (preferably) or telephone with details of the interview process.
The Leaf Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment practices, suitability to work with children and young people will be assessed during the selection process. All appointments are subject to comprehensive vetting, including an enhanced DBS check, employment and reference checks, and an online search.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups, as we strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.