Hursthead Junior School
Kirkstead Road
Cheadle Hulme
Cheshire SK8 7PZ
Telephone 0161 439 6961
Salary: NJC Scale 3, Annual Salary £24,790
Hours of Post: 37 hours a week, split shift:
6:30am to 10:30am (Mon-Fri) and 2:30pm to 6:00pm (Mon-Thurs), 2:30pm to 5:30pm (Fri)
Closing Date: Friday 7th February 2025
Interviews: TBC
The Kirkstead Education Trust, as an employer, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the school on its behalf. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and online checks.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hardworking, reliable and committed caretaker to join our friendly team at Hursthead Junior School.
The Trustees of the Kirkstead Education Trust at Hursthead Junior School wish to appoint a motivated individual who is highly organised, proactive, flexible and prides themselves on meticulous attention to detail. We are proud of our commitment to the development of the whole child and we would like to recruit a caretaker who can enhance our existing team and promote our REAL wheel values (Responsible, Aspirational Leaders).
The successful candidate will demonstrate that he/she is able to:
1. Work flexibly with colleagues within a strong team
2. Communicate positively and effectively with children, staff, parents and contractors
3. Meet constant challenges with enthusiasm, determination, resilience and good humour
4. Organise and prioritise their own workload
5. Be pro-active and contribute to wider school life
He/she will play an integral part in the safe and efficient operation of the school site, including:
1. Securing the site and operating systems such as intruder and fire alarms
2. Cleaning to a high standard
3. General maintenance duties and minor repairs
4. Key holder responsibilities
5. Effective communication with the school team and liaison with contractors
6. Accurate and effective record keeping
7. Preparation/set up of school events including out of hours meetings and performances
There will be a requirement to work late on certain evenings to accommodate school events as well as to respond to emergency call outs in unsociable hours. We are happy to discuss flexible working with the right candidate. You will be working alongside an external cleaning contractor who will cover designated tasks.
In return, we can offer:
1. A learning environment with confident children who thrive on enrichment opportunities
2. A supportive, dedicated and friendly staff team who put fun into learning
3. A Governing Board and Senior Leaders who actively promote wellbeing for all
4. Comprehensive, high quality professional development opportunities which embrace change and innovation, and help you to fulfil your potential
Visits to the school are highly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school. Alternatively, prospective candidates can telephone to discuss this position further with Tracy Kendrick, Headteacher.
Completed application form to be sent to school by above email address or postal address.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with further details of the interview process.
Please note that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.
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