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Premises/Grounds Maintenance Assistant - Part-time

Cage Green Primary School and Phoenix Centre , Tonbridge

  • Ref:KCC886-2114-206S
  • Posted:21/09/2023
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:04/10/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

Advert

We have a unique opportunity for an individual that would like to undertake 5 hours per week assisting the school's Site Manager.  The post is for 38 weeks per year although this could be any 38 weeks throughout the year.

The successful candidate will be essentially responsible for the up-keep of the grounds, undertaking tasks such as cutting back bushes and hedges, keeping weeds at bay, pruning and maintaining plants, removal of litter and keeping the outside areas clean and safe.  Other duties will involve carrying out minor repairs, assisting with the removal of furniture and other items.

If you like working in a friendly environment and taking pride in making the school environment look aestheically pleasing then this is the role for you, in return we can offer you an annual salary of £2,286, contribution towards Local Government Pension, after successful probation period £100 (pro-rata) towards gym membership, eyecare voucher and £15 towards the school's Christmas party

In addition to your practical skills, we are looking for someone with a positive, “can do”, attitude, who appreciates that no one day will be quite like another, and can be flexible enough to deal with this.  Some of the work required may be mundane, while some requires a bit of problem solving and creative thinking!  A great sense of humour is a must!

We know that we are asking a lot, but in return you will be joining a school on a journey which is making a difference to chidlren's lives.   We know that our staff are our greatest asset, and you will be joining a supportive organisation where your efforts will be properly appreciated. VIsits to the school or a conversation with the Headteacher about the role are warmly encouraged. 

Cage Green Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS clearance.

Connect Schools Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Curriculum Vitae are NOT accepted as an alternative to a completed Application Form and any submissions of CV’s will not be put forward for shortlisting.  If you have not been invited to an interview within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application was unsuccessful.  Feedback is not given to unsuccessful applicants.

The Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and voluntary helpers to share this commitment.  An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service [DBS] under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required for the successful applicant.

Information about the school

Cage Green Primary School is a happy primary school in north Tonbridge with 210 pupils from Reception to Year Six, including a resourced provision for children with autistic spectrum conditions.

It is an exciting time to join Cage Green as we became part of Connect Schools Academy Trust in July 2019. If you come to join us, you will be part of a dynamic period of development and progress to ensure that our children receive the very best learning experiences they can.

Cage Green is an inclusive school and we place great importance on the need to ensure that all our pupils are included equally in opportunities for learning. The school's ethos and the values we practise and promote aim to secure equal opportunities for all the pupils at Cage Green whatever their age, gender, ethnicity, attainment and background. As a learning community all the staff work hard and are fully committed to securing the best provision for our pupils and the different groups that they may represent. Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Joanna Styles
  • Address:Cage Green Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4PT
  • Telephone: (01732) 354325
  • Email: jsinger@CSAT.org.uk

Fax: 01732 369468

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.