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Premises Caretaker - Full-time

John Wesley Primary Sch. (CoE & Methodist VA), Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-3299-102S
  • Posted:03/10/2022
  • Pay:KR5 or 6 depending on experience and abilities
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:13/10/2022 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Monday 17th October 2022

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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, has a working knowledge of and competence in H&S systems, general DIY 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 as a split 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 really like to meet you if you:

  • take pride in your work, care for the place you work and have a personal drive to make a difference
  • can be passionate about the school and positively communicate with all the children, staff and external contractors
  • have a positive, self-motivated, and are organised with good practical skills
  • have some knowledge of basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical and decorating repairs
  • are conscientious and hard working to ensure all duties are carried out to a high standard
  • are able to work as part of an effective team and understand and carry out instructions
  • 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)
  • can support internal school events by preparing facilities, setting up IT and configuring rooms as required
  • can be responsible for the opening up and locking up of the building/gates
  • can manage, liaise and support the contract cleaners to keep high standards of cleanliness around the school building and external areas.
  • are physically fit and able to undertake lifting/carrying
  • can be flexible and prioritise workload

We can offer:

  • an enthusiastic and supportive school team
  • an on-going CPD programme and supportive induction
  • an amazing school site and grounds
  • 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). 

Information about the school

The John Wesley CEMP School

The John Wesley CEM Primary School is a two-form mainstream primary school with currently 450 pupils. We are also extremely fortunate to have a Specialist Resource Provision for SLCN and host a Special School EYFS O & A class on our site. At The John Wesley CEM Primary School, we provide a broad and balanced education for all the children within our care. We aim to create a happy, nurturing and stimulating learning environment in which all the children can grow in self-esteem and fulfil their potential. We believe every pupil should be able to participate in all school activities in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from harm.

We have a team of dedicated and committed teachers, support staff and governors and a strong relationship with our local Diocesan church, Methodist church and our local community. The behaviour and attitudes displayed by our pupils are very good and we work closely with parents to provide the best possible opportunities for our children. We are proud of our positive and caring ethos through which all our pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential.

At The John Wesley Church of England & Methodist Primary School, our vision of life without limits in all its fullness puts our children and families at the centre of everything. In our inclusive and unique community with two distinctively Christian foundations, every experience enables all to flourish as individuals and to thrive as God intended; mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

We are an inclusive, child-centred, family school at the heart of our community guided by the words of Jesus - ‘I have come that they may have life, life in all its fullness’ John 10:10. Jesus gave his disciples a vision of a life that is full of possibilities and dreams yet to be met.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and recognise that each child is an individual. We aim to provide an enabling and enriching environment for every child to reach their full potential.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Miss Rachael Harrington
  • Address:The John Wesley CEM Primary School, Wesley School Road, Cuckoo Lane, Singleton, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5LW
  • Telephone: 01233614660
  • Email: headteacher@john-wesley.org.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.