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Caretaker Facilities - Part-time

Whitstable & Seasalter Endowed C of E Junior Sch, Whitstable

  • Ref:KCC886-3339-38S
  • Posted:12/10/2017
  • Pay:KR3
  • Start Date:Nov 2017
  • App Close Date:01/11/2017 at 12:00
  • Interviews:To be advised

Advert

Part-time Caretaker

Required from 13 November 2017

Whitstable Endowed School are looking to appoint somebody who can help to look after our lovely school building and site.  We have been judged as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and our desire is that this is evidenced across the whole school site and the successful candidate will be somebody who takes extreme pride in helping to keep the school, both inside and out, in immaculate condition.

This key role has many aspects but will include the following:

  • Site Safety and Security and Out of Hours Key Holder
  • Unlocking and Locking up of School Buildings
  • General Repairs and Maintenance
  • Hygiene and Health & Safety
  • Cleaning and ordering of Cleaning Supplies
  • Grounds Maintenance

It will involve regular contact with children, parents and staff and liaison with contractors and visitors.  The hours will be 20 per week for 40 weeks of the year (term time plus two additional weeks), worked as 4 hours per day on a split shift:

Mornings 6.45am – 7.45am | Afternoons 3.30pm to 6.30pm

Some flexibility is required in working additional hours when there are evening meetings or weekend events and this will be paid as overtime.

The applicant will have a flexible attitude to meet the on-going needs and requirements of the school and will be somebody with high standards and a pro-active approach to the job.  Some experience is desirable but not necessary as full training will be offered to the successfully appointed person.  You will also be expected to undertake all necessary training related to this role; as and when requested by the Headteacher.  In return we offer a stimulating school environment where excellent behaviour, a thirst for learning and inspirational teaching are the norm.  You will work alongside other dedicated and friendly staff members and will have the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Salary will be paid on Kent Range 3 of £7,115 (pro rata to FTE of £15,253)

Visits to the school are essential prior to application for this position.

Application can be made either through this website or by requesting a blank Application Form available from the School Business Manager.

Closing Date – Wednesday 1 November 2017 at 12 noon

Successful candidates will be contacted with an interview date

Whitstable Endowed School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children.

Information about the school

We are a Church of England Aided Junior school, situated in the heart of Whitstable. From September 2021 our school embarked on an expansion to admit 60 children into Year 3, growing to a two form entry school from September 2022 with a total of eight classes. Locally we are known as 'The Endowed' and we describe ourselves as an old school with a young heart.

Our children come from all sorts of different backgrounds. Our parents, friends, governors and our local churches give amazing support and this, together with the dedication of a very experienced and caring staff, make The Endowed the Outstanding school that it is.

Our School's Vision and Values:

As a school family, living and learning with a thirst for knowledge, we delight in everyone’s achievements sharing joy and laughter along the way. Within the love of God we nurture aspirations, celebrate each other’s individuality enabling all to flourish. We let our lights shine in school, our community and the World beyond. LOVE - JOY - GOODNESS - RESILIENCE - TRUST Let your light shine. Matthew 5: 14-16

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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.