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Assistant Caretaker
Salary: Grade 3 SCP 3 to 4 £24,027 to £24,404
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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 29th June 2025
Interviews will take place on: Wednesday 9th July 2025
Previous applicants need not apply.
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.
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Assistant Caretaker - Person Specification.pdf
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Assistant Caretaker - Job Description.pdf
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About Dudley Council
It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.
At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.
We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk
We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.
In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:
* is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
* is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
* has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
* wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
* dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
* is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents
We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan, Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info
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01384 811300
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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Council House
Priory Road
Dudley
West Midlands
DY1 1HF
United Kingdom
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