Caretaker/Groundsman/Driver - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Meadows School, Tunbridge Wells

Ref:KCC886-7011-16S
Posted:21/05/2019
Pay:18,220 - 21,316
Start Date:Immediate
App Close Date:07/06/2019 at 23:45
Interviews:w/c 24-06-2019

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Meadows School is a successful non-maintained day and residential special school (7-19) and off-site primary school run by Barnardo’s, providing education for pupils with Social Emotional and Mental Health difficulties; Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Speech and Language difficulties and associated learning difficulties.

The school has a 19 acre main campus and operates several sites and buildings across the local area.

CARETAKER/GROUNDSPERSON/DRIVER

Salary Scale – Barnardo’s D18A (£18,220.15 TO £21,316)

Hours of work: 36.25 with flexibility

Ideally to start as soon as possible

We require a Caretaker/Groundsperson/Driver who can;

Assist and support the Premises Supervisor in school and grounds maintenance tasks
Work as a part of the maintenance team to ensure the buildings and grounds are maintained to a high standard
Liaise with other maintenance staff and contractors and ensure compliance with legislation and Barnardo’s procedures
Ability to work flexibly on a variety of tasks

And who has;

An understanding and awareness of health and safety legislation and implementation
Experience of building maintenance, repairs and grounds work
A flexible and adaptable approach to tasks
A clean driving licence
A willingness to undertake further training

For further information on Meadows School in the first instance please consult the school website at: www.barnardos.org.uk/meadowsschool or contact Stephen Hawkins (Premises Supervisor) on 01892 529144. Visits to the school are encouraged.

Information about the school

Meadows School is a successful non-maintained day special school (7–19) incorporating an off-site primary campus run by Barnardo's. The school provides education for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties; Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Speech and Language difficulties and associated learning difficulties. Students all have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or are in the process of obtaining one. We offer placements on a 38 week Monday-Friday basis. Meadows School provides education and care for up to 100 students. The main campus is a 19 acre site with a large purpose-built school building, a gym block and post-16 provision. There are 8 classroom bases and several subject-based rooms including; science lab, IT suite and Food Technology area. The primary campus is in Tunbridge Wells and caters for KS2 students. Currently some 80 staff are employed across the school.

Benefits of working for Meadows School;

Small class sizes with high staff: student ratios Flexibility in curriculum design to meet students' need Extensive CPD opportunities and in-house training programmes Free school lunches Free on-site parking Discretionary sick pay scheme Employee Assistance Programme (health and well-being) Staff Benefits platform

Job Contact Information

Name:Rachel Hyden
Address:Meadows School, London Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0RJ
Telephone: 01892 529144
Email: rachel.hyden@barnardos.org.uk

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