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Groundsman / Assistant Caretaker - Part-time

Ospringe CEP School, Faversham

  • Ref:KCC886-3108-59S
  • Posted:05/06/2018
  • Pay:Kent Range
  • Start Date:Sep 2018
  • App Close Date:29/06/2018 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Friday 13th July 2018

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Are you self-motivated, organised and have a good range of practical skills? 

Ospringe Primary School are seeking a part-time Groundsman / Assistant Caretaker to work alongside our School Caretaker in maintaining the school premises and grounds.

The successful candidate will take a pride in ensuring that the school and grounds are a clean, tidy and safe environment.  They will need to be competent in DIY tasks and be able to work both on their own initiative and under the guidance of others.  They will be responsible for maintaining the school field and boundary in addition to the play areas.

Ideally this post is for 17 hours a week for 40 weeks a year – consisting of 10 core working hours of 7am to 9am on weekdays and flexible time for the remaining 7 hours, however there may be some further flexibility.  This will include some work during the school holidays.

References will be sought prior to interview.

Ospringe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the school

Ospringe is a Church of England Primary School with a strong and caring ethos. We are oversubscribed and have 210 pupils on roll taught in 7 classes within our spacious school site on the outskirts of Faversham.
Our Ospringe school family’s Christian ethos: nurture- grow- succeed; is underpinned by Jesus’ mustard seed parable- from the smallest seeds grow the greatest shrubs (Mt13v31-32). Valuing our diverse community, together we embody our vision, “With God’s guidance; sowing the seeds of success; nurturing and inspiring pupils and adults to flourish.” Our children are happy, keen to learn and well behaved. We work hard to encourage each child to reach their full potential and are proud of the support and care given by our staff to all pupils. As Ofsted noted when we were inspected in June 2023: "Leaders and staff know the pupils well. Consideration is given to every pupil’s social, emotional and learning needs, and support is provided whenever required. Consequently, pupils benefit consistently from the rich curriculum on offer."

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs A Ralph
  • Address:Water Lane, Ospringe, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8TX
  • Telephone: (01795) 532004
  • Email: office@ospringe.org

Fax: 01795 535744

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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.