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Temporary Caretaker/Maintenance Person - Temporary

Brunswick House Primary School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2171-183S
  • Posted:11/05/2021
  • Pay:KR4
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:20/05/2021 at 08:00
  • Interviews:25th May 2021

Advert

Brunswick House Primary School is looking to appoint a temporary caretaker to join our fantastic staff team. Expected start date: May/June 2021.

We are looking to appoint someone with a range of proven skills and expertise in relevant maintenance and DIY related tasks. Previous experience of working in a school would be advantageous, but not essential.

Recognised skills in plumbing, carpentry, electrics would serve you well in this post.

You will be responsible for the general maintenance and caretaking activities at the school and will need to have a good level of understanding of the health and safety requirements of a large site.

We require self-motivated candidates who are able to demonstrate that they are active, versatile, well organised and reliable, with excellent communication skills.

Some duties are physical in nature and include outside working. You should, therefore, be comfortable lifting furniture, equipment and deliveries to statutory limits. 

Working Pattern: 26 -27 hours a week, Monday to Friday: 06:50 - 12:10. Timings over the school summer holidays would change - these will be agreed with the successful candidate.

Please read the attached Job Description/Person Specification carefully and make sure that your online application addresses the skills in this document. failure to do so may result in your application not being shortlisted.

 

 

Information about the school

Brunswick House is a thriving, two-form entry primary school in the heart of Maidstone with easy access to shops, restaurants, the theatre and cinema which are all within walking distance. We are also very close to bus, motorway and train networks.

We are an extremely popular and happy school where all of our friendly staff team have high expectations and work hard together to teach and nurture every child to reach their potential. Ofsted in July 2023 judged us as a GOOD school with many strong features.

Brunswick House Primary is also a Gold UNICEF Rights Respecting School which empowers our pupils to learn about their rights and how they work in practice.

Our extensive site offers lots of opportunities for outdoor learning, including a sensory garden, two large sports pitches and a forest schools area. We also offer large, well resourced classrooms.

A career with us will also provide you with exciting opportunities and inspirational professional development and mentoring.

Brunswick House is wholly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to actively share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application.

Our school is committed to equality of opportunity and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01622 675204

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

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.