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Newport (Newport)
New Directions
Caretaker
Posted: 30 June
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New Directions Education are recruiting for School Caretakers, to cover temporary positions
in Primary & Secondary Schools. The roles available are long and short-term temporary,
covering internal staff absences such as sickness or maternity.
The working hours can vary depending on each schools’ specific requirements. Primary
school caretakers will usually be required to work split-shifts, such as 7am – 11am and 3pm
– 6pm, secondary school caretakers are usually required to work a full day, such as 8am –
4pm or 10am – 6pm.
School caretakers are also often required to work during school holidays. School caretakers
are responsible for the overall upkeep, maintenance and security of the grounds and
premises. Previous experience in maintenance, trades work, health and safety or
construction work is essential.

Job Specification

Caretakers are responsible for looking after a school site including the buildings and grounds.

The duties of a school Caretaker include:

* General maintenance and minor repairs
* Liaising with contractors
* Managing heating and alarm systems
* Security
* Opening and closing the school
* Basic cleaning
* Key holding.

Caretakers must be honest, reliable and trustworthy. They must be able to work well on their own using their own initiative, as well as working within a larger team.

Candidates will ideally have previous caretaking experience; however New Directions will consider candidates who have a background in maintenance, decorating, facilities or security.

It’s mandatory that caretakers have a clear DBS either registered with the Update Service or a New Directions DBS.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

* A dedicated and expert Account Manager
* Regular and varied supply work
* Competitive rates of pay
* Potential long-term roles
* Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
* A network of branches across the UK
* One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
* We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
* Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.

Please New Directions Education Ltd, Cardiff West branch, for more information on this job vacancy, on or click Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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