Caretaker - Full-time

St Augustine Academy, Maidstone

Ref:KCC886-4000-205S
Posted:06/07/2022
Pay:WAT Grade E, pts 10 - 14 £21,695 - £23,484
Start Date:Immediate
App Close Date:20/07/2022 at 23:45
Interviews:Soon after closing date

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OVERVIEW OF THE SCHOOL AND THE ROLE

We seek to appoint a Caretaker to be responsible for the provision of looking after and maintaining our Academy. This is a great opportunity to be a part of a growing and consistently developing Academy.

WHY CHOOSE US?

St Augustine Academy is committed to providing an education that ensures all students succeed and make the best of the opportunities and experiences available to them. Our core principles are based upon the educational, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of our students.

WE OFFER:

Gym facilities
On-site parking
Cycle scheme
Set in a beautiful parkland area of Maidstone, close to Maidstone West railway station. Our school community offers the opportunity to become a meaningful part of the wider community through enrichment and extra-curricular activities
A strong commitment to your professional development and career management
An opportunity to be part of a dynamic team

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Ideally, experience of working in a school environment
Experience of being in a similar role
Good communication skills
Time management

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE:

Demonstrate previous experience and ‘DIY skills’ to identify, monitor and carry out minor repairs, maintenance and redecoration.
Demonstrate knowledge of moving and handling procedures and be physically able to carry out the physical tasks of the role (e.g. lifting, shifting, clearing snow etc).
Demonstrate knowledge of Health & Safety and hygiene procedures and precautions.
Awareness of COSHH regulations, applying knowledge gained as appropriate.
Demonstrate good communication skills that allow effective communication with all levels of school staff, governors, pupils, contractors and outside users of the school (hirers).

Potential candidates for this role are warmly invited to visit the school or to contact the Operations Manager for an informal conversation

This is a full time, whole year post with flexible working required - currently this is an alternating two week shift pattern: 5.40am - 2pm and 10.10am - 6.30pm. (However the pattern may be negotiable). There are 5 additional hours during term time.

Overtime will be required on occasion to cover for Academy functions and events and there may be a need to attend emergency call-outs if required.

Salary: WAT Grade E, pts 10 - 14 £21,695 - £23,484, plus additional amount of between £2,510 - £2,717 per annum.

Information about the school

St Augustine Academy is a non-selective 11-16 school in Maidstone who is dedicated to fostering excellence in education. We pride ourselves on our supportive community, innovative teaching methods, and commitment to the personal development of both students and staff.

Our Christian Ethos helps to make our school a thoughtful community and we are welcoming, positive and open to pupils and staff of all faiths and none.

Our Academy has a calm purposeful atmosphere. We strive to broaden horizons and challenge our students to achieve their potential. We offer a rigorous academic curriculum, a strong behaviour policy.

We are committed to continual CPD and a positive work life balance for staff. We offer additional training days, support staff to complete additional qualifications and remove unnecessary workload.

We are one of six Academies which make up the Woodard Academies Trust (WAT). WAT is part of the Woodard family of schools. Created by founder Nathaniel Woodard in 1848, Woodard is the largest group of independent Church of England schools in England and Wales. Woodard Academies Trust and Woodard Schools share a common ethos and vision: to inspire young people to make a difference.

Our ethos reflects our deep commitment to delivering an outstanding education to the students we teach. We prioritise inclusion and value individuals, and excel in delivering pastoral care and personalised learning paths for our students. Our aim is to offer students not only a first-class education, but also to teach them life skills that will provide benefits beyond their time with us. We believe that our academies should enrich the communities they serve and play an active role in their development.

DBS Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Asylum and Immigration

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislations you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered.

St Augustine Academy is an equal opportunities employer. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Job Contact Information

Name:Samantha Garrett
Address:Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AE
Telephone: 01622 752490
Email: sgarrett@saa.woodard.co.uk

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