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Premises Caretaker (Full-Time) at The John Wesley CEM Primary School
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly committed Caretaker who will ensure that our children learn in a safe, clean and healthy environment. You will be an important member of our school team. This role would suit someone who is confident regarding site security and general handyman/DIY skills and grounds maintenance.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a strong, supportive team within our school.
The role is for 40 hrs a week, preferably as a split shift but for the right candidate can be discussed as one shift. The hours are Monday to Friday, as two shifts; 7.00am – 9.00am & 12.00pm - 6pm to accommodate opening, lunchtimes and closing the school. We would consider two part-time positions as well.
We would really like to meet you if you:
1. take pride in your work, care for the place you work and have a personal drive to make a difference
2. can be passionate about the school and positively communicate with all the children, staff and external contractors
3. have a positive, flexible, self-motivated, and are organised with good practical skills
4. have some knowledge of basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical and decorating repairs
5. are conscientious and hard working to ensure all duties are carried out to a high standard
6. are able to work as part of an effective team and understand and carry out instructions
7. can maintain the School’s H&S compliance systems including weekly and monthly tests such as regular water testing and flushing and fire alarm tests (training will be available for all of these – we just need someone to be organised enough to carry them out)
8. can support internal school events by preparing facilities, setting up IT and configuring rooms as required
9. can manage, liaise and support the contract cleaners to keep high standards of cleanliness around the school building and external areas.
10. are physically fit and able to undertake lifting/carrying
11. Act as one of the designated keyholders, providing out of hours and emergency access to the school site.
We can offer:
12. an enthusiastic and supportive school team
13. an on-going CPD programme and supportive induction
14. an amazing school site and grounds
15. a job you will enjoy coming to work for each day and where your efforts will not go unnoticed
If you have the enthusiasm and desire to work as a caretaker in our school, we would welcome your application. Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact the school to make an appointment via email/ school office.
All applications must be made via Kent-Teach using the KCC application form.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS and a health questionnaire. The school will also require 2 references (one of which must be your current or most recent employer which must be completed fully).