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Caretaker - Full-time/Part-time - Special Needs Position

Portal House School, Dover

  • Ref:KCC886-7067-75S
  • Posted:24/05/2019
  • Pay:Kent Range 6 (£20,222 - £22,072)
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:07/06/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

Advert

We are looking for a Caretaker 37 hours Per week Full Time (8.00 - 4.30) or on a part-time split/shift basis.

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 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 full clean 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.

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

Documents

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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.