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Caretaker - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Portal House School, Dover

  • Ref:KCC886-7067-73S
  • Posted:15/02/2019
  • Pay:Kent Range 6 (£19,864 - £21,789)
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:24/02/2019 at 10:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Caretaker

Job Grade: Kent Range 6 (19,864 - £21,789)

Hours: 37 hours per week 8.00 am - 4.30 pm  (with an hour for lunch)

Do you want to commit to help maintain and develop this successful KCC Special School

We are seeking someone who can be responsible for the security, health & safety, maintenance and improvement of the school building site and vehicles.

Personal Qualities and Experience:

  • Practical and professional with a positive 'can-do' attitude.
  • Extensive background in the building trade (minimum 2 years) to include experience in Carpentry, Plumbing and Electrics.
  • Use of a wide range of equipment/machinery e.g. kitchen, garden and general maintenance.
  • Understanding of health & safety requirements including (COSHH) and the ability to recognise and take action to avoid potential risks under Health & Safety Legislation.
  • Level 2/3 diploma (or equivalent) proficient technical skills, practical skills and a driving licence.
  • Computer Literate: Microsoft Office and the ability to use other job related IT applications.
  • Excellent literacy and numerical skills in order to complete recording of technical data for the school and Local Authority.

 Portal House School acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with KCC requirements .We expect staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and a check against the ISA barred list for children.

 

We are a small and friendly secondary school with a strong, supportive and committed staff team.

 

Visits to the school are welcome please contact the school to arrange a visit: 01304 853033.

Information about the school

All 80 students on roll have an EHC plan with SEMH or ASD as their main SEN need. Most have additional associated diagnosed and undiagnosed needs. All have a broadly average cognitive profile with behaviour presenting as the biggest barrier to accessing education.

It is essential that have a good understanding of Special Educational Needs associated with student who present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs and or Autism and experience of working successfully with other agencies to help these children achieve positive outcomes. A high proportion of our children are eligible for pupil premium.

Portal House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01304) 853526

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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.