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Caretaker - Full-time/Part-time

The John Wallis Church of England Academy, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-6919-578S
  • Posted:29/03/2023
  • Pay:£20,595
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:27/04/2023 at 11:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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The John Wallis Church of England Academy are currently recruiting for a Caretaker to join our established Premises Team.  

We are looking to appoint a Caretaker with the drive and ambition to share our passionate belief that every child and young person should have the opportunity to realise their full potential; to be encouraged to raise their aspirations; and to have the opportunity to learn in an environment that is safe, inspired and guided by the key Christian values of respect, truth, trust, integrity and love.

The successful applicant will be required to work 37 hours per week over 2 shifts (between 5am and 19.30).  You would need to be physically fit and be able to work at heights.

We would welcome applications from candidates that may lack Caretaking experience but have the desire to learn and embrace new challenges.

Duties will include:

  • Unlocking/locking the school
  • Taking pride in maintaining our school site both internally and externally to a very high standard
  • Undertaking health & safety inspections and keeping accurate health & safety records
  • Arranging for annual inspections to be undertaken e.g. gas, air conditioning, asbestos
  • General property and site maintenance including redecoration.
  • Porterage services

Information about the school

The John Wallis Church of England Academy is a 0-19 Academy in Ashford, Kent. We are the Second largest employer in South Ashford and have a happy and well established staff team many of whom we have retained for many years. As a large all though school there are many opportunities for career progression within the Academy across the full spectrum of key stages.

The Academy provides an outstanding learning environment that ensures a wealth of opportunities for students to achieve their best, with a curriculum that engenders a love of learning and high attainment, helping students to become qualified, skilled and adaptable. We have a personalised learning approach and high expectations of all our students, irrespective of their ability or needs; a strong ethos of security, care and warmth for one another, providing stepping stones to and from the community we serve.

The Academy values the contribution of all it’s staff and offer the following benefits:

Excellent professional development opportunities Excellent opportunities for career development Discounted fees at our on-site Nursery provision Salary Extras employee initiatives including a Cycle to work scheme and discounted shopping, An Employee Assistance Programme with a arrange of benefits available to staff and their immediate family, Discounted membership at local gym facility.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Recruitment Team
  • Address:Millbank Road, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3HG
  • Telephone: 01233 623465
  • Email: HR@thejohnwallisacademy.org

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 Legislation.