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School Grounds and Maintenance Assistant. - Part-time

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy, New Romney

  • Ref:KCC886-2078-217S
  • Posted:13/12/2022
  • Pay:Aquila Range 'A'
  • Start Date:20th February 2023
  • App Close Date:30/01/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:February 2023

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Wanted: School grounds and Maintenance assistant.
 
The successful candidate will require the know-how to assess and carry out minor repairs and maintenance with the ability to work independently or as part of a team as required for a two-form entry school
 
10 hours per week (Mon to Fri 8.00 am to 10.00 am)
 
Pay grade Aquila level 'A'
 
Permanent, term-time only (38 weeks a year) with the opportunity to work additional hours as requested.
 
Main responsibilities
  • Upkeep of grounds, gardens, and external areas on the school site
  • Movement of furniture, supplies, deliveries, etc
  • Clean windows when necessary
  • Ensure all furniture and fittings are in full compliance with our standards of safety and comfort.
  • Maintain safe conditions and safe working practices within all the school's facilities.
  • Adhere to school and statutory health and safety procedures and policies.
  • Carry out any duties as deemed necessary
 
Person Specification
 
The job requires that you have:
  • Practical DIY skills with attention to detail essential 
  • A strong service ethos is essential
  • A can-do, proactive, energetic attitude towards your work and school community.
  • You need to be a strong team player, prepared to get your hands dirty
  • Relish the opportunity to work in a school environment and bring enthusiasm to achieve the highest standards.

Information about the school

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy, as part of Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust, is situated in the heart of New Romney, set in beautiful surroundings, and is well-resourced to meet the needs of its 15 classes and 400+ children, in this over-subscribed and well-maintained school judged Good with Outstanding features by OFSTED (May 2019).

We have a committed and enthusiastic staff who are determined to enable every child to reach their potential by providing them with a stable, caring environment where children are happy to attend and are stimulated and keen to learn while developing their potential. We cater to a wide range of abilities encouraging all children to achieve at their highest level.

Our church school status means we have a strong Christian ethos and links to St Nicholas Church in New Romney which enriches both our collective worship and school values.

We are fortunate to have on-site an outstanding private nursery, which provides breakfast and an after-school club within the school, and a Children's Centre.

The academy also has a Specialist Resource Provision (SRP). The SRP is a 14-place specialist provision sited within the mainstream academy for children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) designation.

New Romney is an ancient Cinque Port situated in rural Kent, with excellent road links to Ashford (20 minutes), Canterbury (45 minutes) and Folkestone (30 minutes), or if you live in East Sussex only 45 minutes from Hastings!

We invite you to visit our school and discover for yourself the unique benefits of St Nicholas.

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, online recruitment checks and overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

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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.