Caretaker - Full-time

Queenborough School and Nursery , Queenborough

• Ref:KCC886-2237-38S
• Posted:28/11/2018
• Pay:KS3
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:07/12/2018 at 16:00
• Interviews:17 December 2018

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We are seeking to recruit a caretaker/cleaner who will provide a high standard of cleaning and general maintenance and be responsible for the security of the site and ensure a safe, clean and healthy environment for our children and staff. 

The successful candidate will work jointly with our existing caretaker and be under the direction and guidance of the School Business Manager. We are looking for someone who will work well in our team but also be able to organise and manage their time well, showing initiative and flexibility when necessary. A job description is attached with a summary of duties.

The post is full time of 37 hours per week and involves opening the School and occasionally closing. A degree of flexibility of working hours is required  to cover late working such as parent evenings and events . There may be occasional weekend work for emergencies or events such as the fete but most building and maintenance work is carried out during the holiday periods. 

The salary is Kent Range 3 (£15628)

There will be a probationary period of 6 months in the first instance.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references, Criminal Records Bureau and ISA checks and health checks.

If you would like to join our friendly, caring staff and become part of our team please contact office@queenborough.kent.sch.uk or telephone the school office on 01795 662574 for further details, Visits welcome by appointment.

Closing date for applications: 7 December 2018. Interviews Monday 17 December 2018. Start date: as soon as possible

Information about the school

Queenborough School & Nursery is a two-form entry primary school and maintained nursery on the Isle of Sheppey, proudly serving the local communities of Queenborough and Rushenden. We also have a purpose-built baby unit and a toddler room allowing us to accommodate children from the ages of 0 to 11.

Our school is a special place and we have an exceptionally positive school ethos. Our children's behaviour is exemplary and positivity, respect and friendship pervade the school. As a result, staff turnover is typically very low and our staff remain at the school for significant lengths of time. All of the school's senior leadership team, including the headteacher, began their teaching careers at the school and over 80% of our current teaching staff have been with the school since the start of their careers.

We are all incredibly proud of our school and passionate about the work we do. We never stand still in the pursuit of excellence and we have exceptionally high expectations of all members of our community; we know there are no limits to what can be achieved through hard work and self-belief, as can be seen in the outcomes achieved each year by our children.

Our aim is to immerse our children in a world-class curriculum which not only provides them with a broad and rich spectrum of academic knowledge, but also equips them with the social, moral, spiritual and cultural development required to be confident and fully participative members of modern Britain.

The school was first recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016 and we are incredibly proud to have retained this at our most recent inspection in July 2023. The school is an ArtsMark Gold school, as well as holding the SMSC Mark, Music Mark, School Games Mark Gold Level and Primary Science Quality Mark at Gilt level.

'The Queenborough values of ‘Belong, Expect, Achieve, Thrive’ reverberate strongly throughout this highly ambitious and exceptional school. They are deeply embedded in the school’s culture and lived up to by pupils. Pupils love school, feel very safe and thoroughly enjoy learning. They are extremely proud of their school, their achievements and those of others. There is a demonstrable sense of community and belonging.' (Ofsted, July 2023)

In March 2020, the school academised to become a founding member of EKC Schools Trust which has continued to add value to all aspects of school life while allowing us to retain our unique identity.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jason Howard
• Address:Edward Road, Isle Of Sheppey, Queenborough, Kent, ME11 5DF
• Telephone: (01795) 662574
• Email: office@queenborough.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01795 581200

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Caretaker Job Description