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Caretaker Facilities - Part-time

Broadwater Down Primary School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-2651-89S
  • Posted:25/07/2017
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:Sep 2017
  • App Close Date:31/08/2017 at 10:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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We wish to appoint a caretaker to join our team as soon as possible. We need someone who enjoys practical and manual work, who can work independently and as part of a well-established school team. The duties are varied, but will include: security of the school site and buildings, regular Health & Safety checks and maintenance of the buildings and school site.

The postholder will need practical experience in the building trade or be very competent at DIY and be conscientious, efficient, flexible, reliable and able to work both on their own initiative and under the guidance of others.

The post is for either 15 or 20 hours a week for 52 weeks a year on KR3. Duties will begin at approximately 7.30am each morning (Monday to Friday) for site checks and preparation for the day but there is some flexibility available for the schedule for the remaining hours.

The school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons. The post is subject to enhanced DBS check and the Immigration, Asylum and nationality Act 2006.

For further details please contact Vicki Lonie, headteacher, at headteacher@broadwater-down.kent.sch.uk from 26th August.

Information about the school

We are a primary school that believes that kindness and happiness are at the core of everything we do - happy staff means happy learners. We know how important team work is and we are lucky our team support each other; helping out where needed, going that extra mile to support learners and importantly having a sense of humour.

We are situated near the Pantiles end of Tunbridge Wells and we are lucky to have a large site with lots of outdoor space such as a field, big playground, class outdoor areas and a courtyard. Currently, we have seven classes from Reception to Year 6 with around 150 and pupils on roll.

We are a happy, caring and supportive school, with high standards, committed and passionate in changing life opportunities for our children through an enriched and exciting curriculum. We are in contact with the local community and full participate in local events as well as fundraising for the chosen house charities.

We are proud of our recent, and very successful, OFSTED inspection (March 2023); graded as good in all areas. We encourage you to read the full report, reflecting our school's ethos, strengths and what is it like to attend this school.

It was noted that, "Staff have high expectations for pupils’ behaviour. Pupils work and play well together. Pupils understand clearly the school rules and why they need these. They appreciate the help that teachers give them to understand their feelings and make the right choices. Pupils know that it is important to be kind to each other. "

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01892 535591

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.