Caretaker Facilities - Part-time

Goudhurst & Kilndown CEP, Goudhurst

• Ref:KCC886-3029-31S
• Posted:26/05/2017
• Pay:KR3 £15,102 - £16,799 FTE
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:16/06/2017 at 09:00
• Interviews:19th June 2017

Advert

An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly staff team at Goudhurst & Kilndown CE School as a Caretaker.

The position is for 12.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. This will be a split shift position including opening and closing the school.

We are seeking applicants that are hardworking and conscientious, can act on their own initiative and deal with any unexpected premises problems that may arise on the school site. This is an opportunity to join a strong team where the children within the school are at the heart of everything we do.

The role duties will include:

• Opening the School in the morning and acting as a Primary Keyholder for alarm / emergency call out.
• Monitoring the standard of work undertaken by our cleaning and grounds maintenance contractors to ensure that it is maintained to agreed standards and specifications.
• Carry out maintenance tasks such as keeping playgrounds/paths clear of debris, maintaining drains and gullies, replacing light source, decorating, minor repairs etc. in the school buildings and grounds, notifying the Headteacher where repairs need to be undertaken by Contractors.
• Carry out regular Health & Safety checks relating to Fire, Water Hygiene, Minibus and a Weekly Premises Check, maintaining accurate records.
• Maintaining supplies of and replenishing washroom consumables.
• Compliance with all health and safety regulations, in respect of matters affecting cleanliness, security and maintenance of all school buildings and grounds.
• Liaise with contractors, as required.
• Ensuring safe access in severe weather conditions.
• Opening / closing the School for lettings (additional payment).
• Any other reasonable management request.

Person Specification:

• Previous experience of working in a school, or similar environment, as a premises maintenance person or caretaker is preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge and previous experience of building / basic maintenance tasks.
• Flexibility in approach and able to prioritise tasks appropriately.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation including COSHH, Fire Safety, Legionella, Working at Heights, Lone Working and Manual Handling.
• Willingness to learn and further develop themselves.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office 01580 211365 to make an appointment.

Information about the school

Information about the 10:10 Primary Federation The 10:10 Primary Federation has been formed through the collaboration of Goudhurst and Kilndown and Benenden CE Primary Schools, both situated in small picturesque villages in the Weald of Kent. Goudhurst & Kilndown Primary School which was graded Outstanding at our last Ofsted and SIAMS inspections; Benenden Primary was graded good in both their respective inspections. The catchment areas are mixed, with children from a wide variety of backgrounds. Both our schools are very well equipped and our facilities are excellent and we are delighted that from September 2019, Benenden children are now learning in their wonderful new building. We place high value on developing the ‘whole child’. Academically, we offer a broad and balanced curriculum, rich with outdoor learning opportunities; we have established Forest Schools which all children experience. Children's wellbeing and mental health is of an equal high priority; the learning and pastoral support from within and outside of the schools fully support this.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Lindsay Roberts
• Address:Beaman Close, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1DZ
• Telephone: (01580) 211365
• Email: office@goudhurst-kilndown.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01580) 211768

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description and Person Specification