Caretaker - Full-time

Seal CE Primary School, Sevenoaks

• Ref:KCC886-3035-275S
• Posted:20/12/2022
• Pay:KR4
• Start Date:asap
• App Close Date:31/01/2023 at 16:00
• Interviews:tbc

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Premises Caretaker (Full-Time) at Seal CE 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. Working horrs would be  6.5 hours a day including non-term time 7am – 2pm (half an hour lunch) x 3 times a week

2 times a week split shift 7am – 10am then 2pm – 5pm

Split shifts and hours are negotiable for the right candidate

Annual leave to be taken during school holidays

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 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
• 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

Seal CE Primary School is part of the Inspire Academy Movement Trust and linked with Four Elms Primary and Maypole Primary School. Our Academy provides opportunity for all within an environment of inclusiveness, respect and compassion. Collaboration empowers us to offer the very best experience for all children. Through strong partnerships, we embrace new ideas together, finding innovative ways to create an environment that endorses the very best learning so all children can reach their potential.

Seal CE Primary is a good school. We are two form entry and have our own community farm and two forest schools on site. Our Inspire Curriculum is based on four curriculum values; academic excellence, personalisation, character education and metacognition. We treat every child as an individual and believe that together we can achieve and succeed.

We reserve the right to interview before the close date so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Tamsin Jones
• Address:Zambra Way, Seal, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0DJ
• Telephone: 01732 762388
• Email: tjones@inspirefederation.co.uk

Fax: 01732 764249

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description
• Child Protection Policy
• Well-Being & Culture Charter