Assistant Caretaker Facilities - Part-time

Bobbing Village School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-2223-18S
• Posted:25/05/2018
• Pay:Kent Range 3 FTE £15,253 - £16,967 (pro rata)
• Start Date:Jun 2018
• App Close Date:04/06/2018 at 08:00
• Interviews:TBC

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TIMU Academy Trust (Iwade school and Bobbing school) are looking to appoint a hard working, skilled, dependable and self-motivated part-time Assistant Caretaker with a good range of practical skills.

This post is part-time 25 hours a week, for 52 weeks a year and pay will be on Kent Range 3 FTE £15,253 - £16,967 (pro rata).  

You will work alongside our current Site Manager, to ensure the effective management, organisation and supervision of all matters relating to the schools premises. Duties will include general maintenance of the school premises; out of hours opening for lettings; ensuring the security of the school, regular health and safety checks , some janitorial / cleaning duties and to deputise for the Site Manager in their absence. This position is physical in nature and includes working outside and may involve lifting / moving furniture and equipment.

You will take pride in ensuring the school is clean, tidy and a safe environment for our children and staff. You will need to be competent at DIY tasks and be able to work both on your own initiative and under the guidance of others.

Ideally the successful 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. Any general plumbing, electrical and / or carpentry skills would also be an advantage.

We have a minibus that is in constant use and although not essential, it would be very useful to have category D1 on your licence as well as some experience of driving minibuses.

TIMU Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to references and an enhanced DBS disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Information about the school

Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is made up of four schools, Aspire school, Bobbing Village, Grove Park Primary and Iwade School, all are based in Sittingbourne, Kent. Aspire School is a three form entry school, Iwade School is a three form entry school, Grove Park is a two form entry school and Bobbing School is a one form entry school. Each school has its own individual characteristics and sits at the centre of their community.

Within the trust, we recognise everyone as an individual and we nurture, value and develop them. We aim to achieve the highest standards in all that we do and to have happy children and staff, eager and excited to come to school.

We work in collaboration with other schools and organisations seeking the best innovative practice in teaching, sharing new ideas and learning from others. We use research as a springboard for change.

We strive to make our schools even better, recruiting the very best to meet the needs of a changing world. We foster a positive attitude which allows everyone to develop new skills, build resilience and achieve their dreams.

Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online screening check and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR Officer
• Address:School Lane, Iwade, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8RS
• Telephone: 01795 412312
• Email: hr@ba-mat.org.uk