Start Date: 3rd November or as soon as possible thereafter
Salary: Grade E, point £25,989 - £26,824 per annum)
Hours: 37 per week, all year with 26 days paid holidays, plus bank holidays
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Friday 17th October at 12noon
Interview date - TBC
A bit about us:
We are an 11 – 16 fully comprehensive school based in Amesbury. We have been graded Good by Ofsted in our last 6 inspections.
All about the role:
We are seeking to recruit a reliable, enthusiastic, and efficient Caretaker to join our Site Team to be responsible for maintaining our school premises. You will be part of a team of 4 to keep the school a safe and engaging environment for our students to learn in. This will involve carrying out routine preventative maintenance routines and minor repairs.
Duties will include:
· Acting as a key holder, security of the school buildings including locking up and the setting of the alarm system (including problem solving) when required
· Setting up and taking down furniture requirements for exams, events and lettings
· Carrying out compliance checks
· Identifying and acting on any potential fire and/or health and safety risks
· Undertake routine maintenance and minor refurbishment of premises, fixtures and fittings as necessary.
· Gritting of the site in the winter
· Ensure the school buildings and grounds are free of litter and graffiti
· Any other duties arising from use of the buildings or ground
The right candidate will:
· Demonstrate knowledge of Health & Safety and hygiene procedures and precautions
· Demonstrate good communication skills that allow effective communication with all levels of school staff, governors, pupils, contractors, and outside users of the school (lettings)
· Be willing to work flexibly, if required, to cover other members of the Site Team and the school's opening hours
· Demonstrate previous experience and 'DIY skills' to identify, monitor and carry out minor repairs, maintenance and redecoration.
· Demonstrate knowledge of moving and handling.
What we can offer you:
· A generous Local Government Pension Scheme
· 26 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
· Free parking
· A friendly working environment
· Good induction and onboarding procedures
· Continued professional development opportunities
For further details and an application form please go to our website via – .
To apply you need to complete an application form and provide details outlining your skills applicable to the role and reasons for applying. Applications to be returned to Mrs D Harker, Headteacher's P.A. at The Stonehenge School, Holders Road, Amesbury, Wilts SP4 7PW. Tel: or e-mail:
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,989.00-£26,824.00 per year
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person