Parklee Primary School wishes to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic and committed Caretaker. If you are experienced, enthusiastic, open to new ideas and have a flexible ‘can do’ approach, we would welcome an application from you. The Job Under the general guidance of the School Business Manager, contribute to the smooth running of the school by carrying out a range of duties to the agreed quality standards, including security and supervision of the site and related equipment, and other site duties including porterage, cleaning, maintenance including monitoring of contract cleaning work and liaison with contractors. The emphasis of this post will focus on site supervision, maintenance, legal safety compliance checks and DIY activities. The balance of duties will be determined by the needs of the school. What are the job requirements? Experience undertaking maintenance/DIY/repairs to plant and equipment Site security experience Experience undertaking routine in house inspections Health & Safety experience Excellent cleaning standards About Parklee Primary School: Parklee Primary School sits at the heart of the community and encompasses the values and strengths of the town’s proud history with our origins dating us back to the original Lee Street School. We are proud to be part of the Education Partnership Trust (EPT), who are committed to creating outstanding schools which transform learning, lives, and communities. Our school has a culture built around our values of Positivity, Aspiration, Resilience, Kindness, Loyalty, Empathy and Excellence. These core values underpin everything we do. Our school has a positive reputation for embracing and celebrating every kind of achievement. This is reflected in our commitment to inclusion and unity. Relationships and attitudes are very positive and an ethos exists in which learning together becomes an enjoyable and fulfilling experience for all making our school a happy and engaging place to learn and work. Every member of our team here at Parklee are proudly committed to ensuring that every child flourishes. Our children are incredibly precious to us and we understand how important it is that they develop as happy, well-rounded individuals. We enjoy working alongside our parents and carers to enable their children to thrive here as they become successful and engaged learners. Our school is fortunate to serve a strong and unique community and we are very proud of our history and position within that. By working together with ambition and optimism, strengthened with local support, we provide every opportunity for the children and families to thrive and shine. About the Education Partnership Trust (EPT): EPT was established in 2012 as a multi-academy trust and is an approved academy sponsor. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities. We benefit from our diverse and unique range of schools which include secondary mainstream, alternative provision and special and have a proven track record of sustained improvement. Our schools are united by a drive to improve opportunities and outcomes for children and young people within a collaborative learning culture. Our staff are our most valued asset so we continually invest in our colleagues and we believe that all teaching and support staff posts within our schools are key in terms of supporting pupil achievement and improving their life chances. As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious professionals who will add value to our schools and trust by helping our young people to succeed. Our extensive range of rewards and benefits include: Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more. Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling, CBT, and wellbeing initiatives. Cycle to Work scheme. Access to government pension schemes. Free parking. Electric Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice). Training, mentoring and progression opportunities. Trust wide intranet to share knowledge and resources. Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted, if you need to discuss a reason for being unable to complete a section, please contact the recruitment team HR@ept-uk.com We warmly welcome a visit to the school or an informal conversation prior to application, to arrange this please contact - enquiries@parklee-ept.com Please be advised, as part of due diligence checks, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. Safeguarding Information The Education Partnership Trust is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Education Partnership Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.