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Caretaker/Handyman - Full-time/Part-time

Greenfields Community Primary School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-3898-128S
  • Posted:24/11/2022
  • Pay:KR3/4 depending on experience
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:06/12/2022 at 09:00
  • Interviews:Monday 12th December

Advert

We are looking to appoint a caretaker/handyman to join the Greenfields Team.

This role would be suitable for one person working a split shift or shared between two people workig seperate shifts.  The hours can be flexible to suit the successful canidate(s) but do need to cover the unlocking the school (7am) and locking (6pm).

The succdessful candidate would need to

  • Have ood DIY/repair skills
  • Have the ability to work alongside others
  • Be prepared to undergo any training to support their role
  • Open/close the site and act as a key holder
  • With support, complete and record a range of daily, weekly and monthly monitoring checks
  • Escort and monitor contractors on site

Further details can be found in the attached Job Decrpition and Person Specification. 

Information about the school

Greenfields is an oversubscribed one and a half form entry Community Primary School with 3 nursery classes. The school is situated in South Maidstone on a large site with amazing facilities.

We have designed our own curriculum to meet the needs of our children. This includes dedicated enrichment funding and use of the school’s minibuses to bring our curriculum to life e.g. regular trips to London, Harry Potter Studios, chances to explore all areas of Kent and much more!

We have become well known for our dedication to PE and school sport and are proud to have set up sporting opportunities for children across Maidstone. This has been recognised by us receiving the Platinum Sports Award.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and staff and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and online check. Please see the attached Safeguarding policy for our approach and expectation of all staff.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01622 759042

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

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.