Assistant Caretaker with Swimming Pool and Cleaning Duties - Part-time

Borough Green Primary School, Sevenoaks

• Ref:KCC886-5201-303S
• Posted:24/04/2025
• Pay:KSA (pro-rata)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:07/05/2025 at 10:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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Borough Green Primary School are looking for a trustworthy, self-motivated individual to support the site manager with the maintenance of our school.

The position is for 3-4 hours a day; split over two sessions. The position is for 5 days a week during term time. Timings are flexible and full training given.

General caretaking duties to include opening/closing the school and cleaning of offices.

The role will also involves tasks such as cleaning, removal of the pool cover, maintenance of the surrounding area, water testing and maintaining the chemical levels to ensure the pool is ready for use. All training is funded by the school and ongoing support and guidance from the site manager.

Salary: KSA Pro-Rata

Start Date: As soon as possible

Borough Green Primary School is fully committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore all staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check by the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The School reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier should a suitable candidate be recruited.

Information about the school

Borough Green Primary School has been the heart of the community for over one hundred years – delivering a highly enjoyable experience-based education to many generations of 4 to 11-year-olds. With 9 classes, 3 in mixed year groups (3 x Years 5 & 6), the school cares for ~235 students. Steps to School, our on-site nursery, cares for children from 3-months old and supports the school with Breakfast and After School clubs.

As a Foundation School, the Governing Body has greater freedom in running the school – employing all staff, owning our buildings and land, and greater freedom in setting our policies, curriculum, and school year. Our Governing Body is heavily invested in the success of the school.

We aim for academic excellence, but we also recognise the importance of every child’s personal development. Our school ethos is warm, welcoming, and inclusive with a very strong family atmosphere that provides a great sense of belonging. With a child first, pupil second approach, you will lead our dedicated and tenacious staff in supporting children to develop our four key aspirational elements of Belonging, Mastery, Independence, and Generosity

Fundamental to our success is the quality, commitment, and teamwork of everyone involved with our school. Whatever their role, our staff are fully committed to supporting our children’s success, creating an environment where everyone is Ready, Respectful, & Ready; Safe to learn and to achieve our potential in all areas of the curriculum. We have recently implemented the Cornerstones Curriculum which you will continue to embed throughout all learning activities, across the foundation subjects.

We are immensely proud of our facilities – including our beautiful school building, housing a wonderful library space, a covered heated swimming pool, out-door education settings, and a large meadow. Our exceptional Parent Teacher Association provide significant funding to enrich the educational environment for our children, further instilling a sense of community with a number of well-attended events throughout the year. In 2022 and 2023, the PTA staged 2 successful music festivals to crowds in excess of 500 people. Many of our outdoor education settings have been fully funded by the PTA.

‘The school is a warm community where pupils are cared for.’ Ofsted March 2024

‘Pupils and staff enjoy warm and positive relationships.’ Ofsted March 2024

‘High ambitions for behaviour and learning have been clearly established.’ Ofsted March 2024

‘Leaders care deeply about the school and its community. Leaders at all levels have a strong commitment to the schools values, ethos and ambition.’

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs H Tornbom
• Address:School Approach, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 8JZ
• Telephone: (01732) 883459
• Email: htornbom@bgpschool.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01732) 882169

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Code of Practice for Disclosure and Barring Service
• Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy
• Child Protection Policy