Site Manager/Caretaker - Full-time/Part-time

Riverhead Infants' School, Sevenoaks

Ref:KCC886-2459-107S
Posted:22/02/2021
Pay:KR5 (£19,335-£20,483)
Start Date:March 2021
App Close Date:12/03/2021 at 14:00
Interviews:March 2021

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Due to the retirement of our Site Manager, an exciting vacancy has arisen at Riverhead Infants’ School for a suitably skilled, reliable and self-motivated person to join our friendly and dedicated team.

Duties will include managing all health and safety aspects for the site, general maintenance of the building and grounds, project management of specific work involving liaising with contractors, general security and some cleaning. There may be some unsocial hours due to you being the primary key holder for the site.

The applicant is likely to have had previous experience of premises and general maintenance, should be physically fit, enjoy working as part of a team in a school setting and be a confident communicator. There will be a need for good time management, to prioritise duties and work on their own initiative. The successful candidate will ensure our school site is maintained to the highest standard that will offer all our children the best learning environment both indoors and out.

This is an all year round full-time post, 37 hours per week, 25 days holiday. Monday - Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm.

There may be the possibility to split the role into two part-time roles if there are suitable candidates who would prefer this option.

Our school is committed to safeguarding pupils and staff. Our staff recruitment policies and practices comply with safe recruitment and selection requirements. We always ensure clearance of enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) prior to employment.

Information about the school

Riverhead Infants’ School is a vibrant, nurturing and inclusive school situated in the heart of Riverhead, Sevenoaks. We are proud of our reputation as a warm, welcoming community where children, families and staff feel valued, supported and inspired. Our school rules—Friendly, Safe, Focused—underpin everything we do and shapes the way we learn, work and play together.

Our school benefits from a unique and thoughtfully designed learning environment that embraces biophilic principles and celebrates the natural world. Children enjoy regular outdoor learning, access to beautiful play spaces and opportunities to connect with nature through our Kitchen Garden, woodland-inspired areas and rich curriculum offer. Outdoor play and exploration are central to our approach, and we encourage creativity, curiosity and independence at every stage.

We are deeply rooted in our local community and take pride in the inclusive culture we have cultivated. Staff work closely together, sharing expertise and supporting one another professionally and personally. Strong relationships with families, governors and local organisations help us provide high-quality learning experiences and ensure every child is able to thrive.

Riverhead Infants’ is committed to providing a broad, ambitious and child-centred curriculum. We combine high expectations with a compassionate understanding of children’s developmental needs, and we place equal value on academic achievement, personal growth and emotional wellbeing. Our passionate team of teachers, support staff and leaders work collaboratively to create a joyful, purposeful and stimulating environment for all.

Joining Riverhead Infants’ School means becoming part of a talented, dedicated and caring staff team who are united by a shared belief: that every child deserves to feel confident, capable and inspired every day.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mr. Andrew King
Address:Worships Hill, Riverhead, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2AS
Telephone: 01732 452475
Email: office@riverhead.kent.sch.uk

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