Assistant Caretaker Hours: 37 hours per week – All Year Round Salary: Grade 3 SCP 3 to 4 £24,027 to £24,404 Location: Pens Meadow School at Ridge Hill, Buckpool Way, Wordsley DY8 5ST and Pens Meadow School at Tiled House Lane, Pensnett DY5 4LN We are excited that due to the development of our new building and increased capacity for 30 additional pupils, the Governors of Pens Meadow School are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Caretaker to work alongside our Site Manager, Caretaker and our highly successful and dedicated school team. Pens Meadow currently provides quality education for 114 pupils aged 4 to 19 with complex learning needs including medical conditions and autism. Our staff team are committed to improvement, and we believe in high standards, team work and seeking the very best for every child in our care. Have you got the skills we are looking for to contribute towards our drive to deliver outstanding provision? If you think you have what it takes to support our staff and young people during the busy days at our school and are very much a team player we would welcome your application. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Candidates are strongly advised to read the school’s Safeguarding policy on our website. https://www.pens-meadow.dudley.sch.uk/ Closing Date for applications: Sunday 8th June 2025 Interviews will take place on: Wednesday 18th June 2025 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check. NB. We reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised date if a large number of applications have been received. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview. N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications. Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance; https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/ If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue, then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at https://www.dudley.gov.uk/privacy-disclaimer-statement/ LI-DMBC2019 Attached documents Assistant Caretaker - Person Specification.pdf Assistant Caretaker - Job Description.pdf