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Assistant Caretaker Facilities - Part-time

Mundella Primary School, Folkestone

  • Ref:KCC886-2296-105S
  • Posted:11/05/2018
  • Pay:KR2
  • Start Date:Aug 2018
  • App Close Date:15/06/2018 at 09:00
  • Interviews:Wednesday 4th July

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Mundella Primary School is looking to appoint a hard working, skilled, dependable and self-motivated part-time Assistant Caretaker to join our school. You will work alongside our current Site Manager, to ensure the effective management, organisation and supervision of all matters relating to the schools premises, including maintenance, security and cleaning.

Ideally the candidate will have a good trades background, and be able to work with some flexibility, to meet the needs of the staff and maintenance schedule.

Full induction and mentoring can be provided by our current Site Manager.

This post would be for 10 hours a week, (39 weeks a year) at Kent Range 2 (pro rata), and afternoons would be a preference.  

 

Job Description

Assistant Caretaker

Summary of Job: Ensure the security of the establishment and provide a cleaning and general maintenance service.

Outline of Main Duties:

  1. Undertake general repairs and maintenance around the establishment, inside and out, including plastering, decorating, repairs and woodwork to ensure the site is a safe environment for students, teachers and visitors.
  2. Maintain the security of the premises by opening and closing premises (including times for lettings), monitor safety of school field, repairing doors, latches and fences to maintain a safe environment.
  3. Assist the cleaners, and cover for any absences, in general cleaning of the premises.
  4. Assist in the monitoring of the boiler, ordering supplies to ensure it is kept running on a day to day basis to meet the establishments needs.
  5. Provide a portering service for deliveries to ensure supplies are correctly handled and appropriately delivered.
  6. Assist in taking meter reading from appropriate sites around the establishment to ensure invoices received are correct and budget monitoring is maintained.
  7. Deputise for the Site Manager when necessary, including attending meetings to ensure the schools needs are met.

 

Information about the school

Mundella Primary School is a forward thinking and child centered school situated in East Folkestone. The school is comprised of 7 classes and caters for up to 210 children in Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and 2.

The school has a happy and friendly atmosphere, with a very dedicated staff who are ambitious for all their pupils and the community they serve.

With Aspiration and Achievement at our heart, the school values good behaviour and offers a creative environment in which children are keen to learn and fulfil their true potential.

We are proud to be part of the Veritas Multi Academy Trust.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Lauren Wharmby- Headteacher
  • Address:Black Bull Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5QX
  • Telephone: (01303) 252265
  • Email: lwharmby@mundella.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01303) 252281

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.