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Assistant Caretaker - Part-time

Cygnus Academies Trust

  • Ref:KCC-F48-46-S
  • Posted:13/03/2023
  • Pay:Bexley 04 / NJC3-4 (depending on experience)
  • Start Date:As soon as possible
  • App Close Date:31/03/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:w/c - 3rd April

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About this Role

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, friendly, capable, hard working person as a part-time Caretaker to work within our Premises team. 

The successful candidate will:

  • Have high standards and a good level of practical skills
  • Be an organised and self-motivated team member, able to prioritise and multi-task.
  • Have great communication skills.
  • Have a flexible approach to work, able to work extra hours occasionally and prepared to be outdoors in all weathers

The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, security and cleanliness of the school premises and site in the mornings, supporting the Premises Manager to ensure that staff, children and visitors to the school are safe at all times. The role involves liaising with contractors and suppliers involved in the repair and upkeep of the building and site, and may involve occasionally working a small number of additional hours.  We are therefore looking for someone who is flexible and is able to be at hand when required. A positive working ethos is essential and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.  Our new caretaker can look forward to being very well supported in their professional development.

 

Post Title:                                            Assistant Caretaker (Part-time)

School:                                                 Upland Primary School

Location:                                              Church Road, Bexleyheath  DA7 4DG

Status:                                                 Permanent

Hours/Week:                                       20 hours a week (7-11am, Mon-Fri, throughout the year)

Grade/Pay:                                          Bexley 04 / NJC3-4 (depending on experience)                                                                                 Pro rata salary £13,340 - £13,560.

Post Start Date:                                  As soon as possible

Interview date:                                   Interviews are planned during week beginning 3rd April.   

Information about the trust

Cygnus Academies Trust

Cygnus Academies Trust who are a group of friendly, like-minded schools, working together in the best interest of all our children. Driven by a desire to collaborate at every level, with an emphasis on staff development and opportunities for all. Cygnus Academies Trust schools really are a fantastic place to work and learn.

Our approach is to allow all schools to retain and celebrate their uniqueness. While ensuring; great teaching and learning, strong leadership and management, effective local governance, curriculum expertise, visionary business and financial management.

For further information about the Trust, please visit www.cygnus.org.uk

We offer:

Teachers Pension Scheme Employee support services. Effective CPD opportunities Collaborative working with other schools Excellent ICT facilities Opportunities for flexible working

Safer Recruitment

Cygnus Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview. Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.

Equal Opportunities

Cygnus Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

  • References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.
  • Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.
  • Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview.
  • Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.
  • The Child Protection Policy can be found on the school website.
  • The Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found on the Trust website

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Jenny Baker
  • Address:Cygnus Academies Trust,
    C/O Manor Community Primary School,
    Keary Road,
    Swanscombe,
    Kent,
    DA10 0BU
  • Telephone: 01322224201
  • Email: hr@cygnus.org.uk

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Documents

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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.