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Senior Caretaker - Full-time/Part-time

The Anthony Roper Primary School, Eynsford

  • Ref:KCC886-2089-46S
  • Posted:11/05/2023
  • Pay:KR4 (FTE £21,389)
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:08/06/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:W/C 12th June 2023

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This is an exciting opportunity for a flexible, hard-working and reliable Caretaker to join a team of professional, friendly teaching and support staff. The successful candidate will be well-organised, conscientious and able to form good relationships with all members of the school community.

They must have an eye-for-detail, be solution-focussed, have an extensive level of DIY/handyperson skills and be prepared to deal with regulatory paperwork (supported by a small team, who share some responsibilities).

This position is a 1-year contract, with the possibility of it being extended in the future. 

The position is based on between 18 and 24 hours per week, 52 weeks a year, with paid holiday (pro-rata), which could be taken in term-time, with agreement from the Headteacher. Specific timings of work can be negotiated and are dependent on school priorities. During school holidays, shift patterns can be altered in agreement with the Headteacher.

The responsibilities will include:

  • managing and carrying out premises projects (such as decorating and assembly of furniture)
  • monitoring the security and safety of the premises
  • basic maintenance and repairs of the building

Please refer to the attached job description for further details. Due to the nature of the role, some tasks are best performed outside of school hours. This means working hours can be flexible to include, mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends. This could be an ideal second job.

All interested applicants are invited to contact the office to arrange a visit to the school.

Information about the school

Anthony Roper is situated in the heart of the village of Eynsford. The school serves 315 girls and boys aged 4 to 11 from the villages of Eynsford, Farningham and neighbouring localities and is a popular choice among parents. The school is a one and a half form entry taking in 45 pupils each new academic year.

The Anthony Roper School has a long history and presence in the village, the current school site opened in 1973 as The Anthony Roper School having been created to replace the former Eynsford County Primary School established in 1905 and the Farningham Church of England Primary School established in 1873.

The Anthony Roper School is fortunate to have a range of excellent facilities; it is set in impressive grounds which afford the school a number of sporting opportunities. This enables the pupils to reach the standard to participate in county wide events with ongoing success.

In recent years the woodland area at the front of the school has been developed in to a forest school type environment which is regularly by all pupils in the school. The school has a dedicated library, ICT suite, music practice rooms, SEMH room and spacious school hall.

The Anthony Roper school has a very dedicated and passionate teaching team providing a first-class education for the pupils in their care. This includes offering a range of after school clubs in a number of different subjects, including art, football, netball, multi-sports and gardening.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01322 861743

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.