About Us
Are you a motivated individual with a broad range of practical skills, looking for a new opportunity to make a real difference? Do you have a solid understanding of health and safety, and a desire to help to maintain safe, attractive, and inspiring school environments? Are you proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to take pride in the work you do?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a friendly, practical, and dependable individual to join our team, working across both St Giles CE Primary in Horsted Keynes and St Peter's CE Primary in Ardingly.
After two years of working in close partnership, on 1st September St Giles and St Peter's officially joined together to form the Bright Futures Federation. At this important time of growth and development, we are looking to appoint someone well-organised and reliable who will take pride in making sure that the upkeep and maintenance of both school sites is consistently of a high standard.
Job Details
Salary: Grade 4 - £24,790 - £25,183 (pro rata) £ £13.05 per hour
Contract Type: This is a permanent appointment with a six-month probationary period, subject to satisfactory service.
Working Pattern: 25 Hours per week (split between two sites as agreed)
Location: St Giles CE Primary in Horsted Keynes and St Peter's CE Primary in Ardingly.
Interviews: TBC
What You Need to Succeed
For your application to be successful, you will be able to offer:
* experience of working in a practical role with evidence of good maintenance skills;
* a rational approach to health & safety with clear consideration of how best to support colleagues, alongside a willingness to learn;
* a strong understanding of the need to complete daily, weekly, monthly and annual checks;
* good organisational skills and an understanding of the need to maintain clear records;
* an ability to use own initiative, prioritise tasks and draw upon the support of contractors as and when required; and
* good communication and interpersonal behaviour which is fully supportive our vibrant, welcoming and supportive village school communities.
Applicants will also need to be physically fit and adaptable as the work is varied and at times demanding.
Further Information
St Peter's and St Giles School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
Your application form and accompanying letter, should be posted or emailed to - Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
School visits are actively encouraged, please contact the School Secretary at St Peter's, Ms Gina Griffin, on if you require further information or to arrange a visit.
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
Job Reference: SCHO01079