Caretaker - Full-time

Eastry Church Of England Primary School, Sandwich

Ref:KCC886-3167-25S
Posted:01/03/2021
Pay:KR4
Start Date:19/04/2021
App Close Date:15/03/2021 at 12:00
Interviews:17/03/2021

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We are looking for a Caretaker to join our creative and inspirational staff team. If you love an adventure and are prepared the ‘go the extra mile’ then grab your wellies, we want to hear from you!

We can offer you:

The opportunity to support the development of this rapidly changing school
Amazing and polite children
Supportive parents and governors and a strong PTA
A determined, dedicated and caring team.
An opportunity to be part of our adventure, making a difference

Can you offer us the experience and skills to:

Be flexible, fun and energetic
Create a safe and happy site
Maintain and develop the school building and grounds
Form good relationships with children, parents and staff

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled caretaker for our one form entry rural school We are looking for the right candidate to work in and around our school undertaking responsibilities for buildings, maintenance and Health & Safety as well as being a proactive member of school life with the children.

Duties include:

Unlocking/locking/security/alarms, indoor cleaning and keeping outside areas clean & tidy, management of caretaking and cleaning supplies, property maintenance including minor repairs, redecoration, Health & Safety responsibilities including legionella testing/fire alarm testing/water temperature checks. Training can be arranged as necessary.

You will need to work as part of a team and oversee a small team of cleaning staff. You will need to be organised. The hours are 37 per week: 7.00-11am (10:30 one day a week) and 2:00-5:30pm daily. Additional hours may be worked, if required, by arrangement with the head teacher.

Working hours may be subject to variation and call-out at weekends. Different working hours may be necessary from time to time, to fit in with events happening at the school beyond the regular working day.
Holiday entitlement -24 days plus bank holidays. All holiday must be taken during the school holidays.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an Enhance DBS and satisfactory references and Occupational Health clearance

We are looking for a skilled person with trade experience to undertake this role who enjoys working in a school environment, working with colleagues and children alike, doing a job they enjoy.

Please phone to talk to Sarah Moss (Headteacher) to discuss the role. School viewings are encouraged and will be conducted in a Covid secure manner.

Information about the school

Eastry CE Primary is a popular single form entry primary school serving the village of Eastry and its surrounding areas. Set in beautiful grounds the school benefits from an extensive sports field and direct access to varied outdoor learning environments and forest school. Classrooms are spacious and all have direct access to our outside spaces.

The school has 170 children on roll. As a church school, we enjoy a strong family feel, caring and nurturing ethos, rooted in our Christian values. We have strong links with our village church and the diocese, and are always exploring how we can further serve our community.

We believe that children should have an inspiring curriculum which equips them with the skills needed for life. We are lucky to have the excellent support of our families, community and governors.

Job Contact Information

Name:Sarah Moss
Address:Cooks Lea, Eastry, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 0LR
Telephone: (01304) 611360
Email: office@eastry.kent.sch.uk

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