Caretaker - Part-time

Lydden Primary School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-2321-53S
• Posted:05/12/2023
• Pay:Kent Range 4
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:05/01/2024 at 09:00
• Interviews:Week beginning 8 January

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School Caretaker needed! This is an exciting opportunity to join our Premises Team across our federated schools. We need someone who will take pride in ensuring that our school site provides the best environment for children to learn.

We are seeking a Caretaker [KR4] who would work at Lydden Primary school primarily, under the guidance of the site manager and business manager who work across the federation.

As a caretaker, you would be responsible for: security, caretaking, liaising with contractors and general grounds and building maintenance..

All candidates need to be prepared to be flexible in terms of the range of jobs undertaken. Having some background in trades e.g. plumbing, carpentry, building would be an advantage. The successful candidate will be a good team member but also have the ability to use their initiative. Interpersonal skills are important, being able to communicate effectively with all site users as the role demands. The ability to use technology for communication, record keeping and to aid organisation is essential.

The successful candidate will be required to act as key holder, which also includes responding to occasional call outs when the alarm sounds out of hours. Therefore, this may suit someone locally.

The current postholder works 7:00-9:00am daily with additional hours in the school holiday period. There can be some flexibility with regard to the hours stated, including the option to work 4pm-6pm daily. Holiday is given.

If interested and for the right candidate, additional hours for cleaning could be available.

If you would like to see our busy school before making your application, visits are welcome and encouraged. Please call the School Office to arrange a tour. We look forward to meeting you and receiving your application.

Lydden and River Primary Schools Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Including the barred list, as well as other pre-employment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2023.

In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Lydden and River Primary Schools Federation reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date.  Applicants will be notified of this where possible.  Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Information about the school

Lydden Primary School is a small rural village school catering for approximately 80 children between the ages of 4-11. Children learn in our four classes.

We aspire for all children to become confident, caring individuals who achieve well academically and develop a love of learning. We aim for our children to develop lifelong skills, taking responsibility for their own learning so that they can face future challenges with confidence.

We know that children learn best when they are happy. We aim to develop self-confidence and have a holistic approach to learning and the curriculum; which enables our children to live as responsible members of their communities.

We offer an attractive and stimulating rural environment including an outdoor classroom, forest school and science area with a pond.

We celebrate diversity and respect all children regardless of ability, gender, ethnicity or religion. We provide a happy, caring, supportive and positive learning atmosphere, where each child can achieve success.

We are committed to working in partnership with parents in the education and development of their child and welcome parents to take advantage of the many informal and formal occasions to enhance home/school relationships.

Lydden Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and therefore all staff and volunteers are subject to checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Job Contact Information

• Name:C Lintott-Head of School
• Address:Stonehall, Lydden, Dover, Kent, CT15 7LA
• Telephone: (01304) 822887
• Email: headteacher@lydden.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01304 822887

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• Job Description