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Caretaker - Full-time

Sandwich Technology School, Sandwich

  • Ref:KCC886-5463-402S
  • Posted:22/10/2021
  • Pay:STS Support Staff Range 4
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:14/11/2021 at 23:45
  • Interviews:TBA

Advert

Caretaker:  Required ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent

Payscale: Sandwich Technology Support Staff STs Range 4  (£18,517-£19,625)

Hours: Full-Time position. 37 hours a week (Monday-Friday)

Vacancy details:  Sandwich Technology School are looking to appoint a caretaker to support the schools Site Engineer and join their premises team.

The caretaking role will be opening or closing up the school site and to assist in the maintenance and security of the school premises, ensuring a safe working environment, as directed along with supporting lettings as needed.

Some of the main duties will be ensuring that the buildings and sites are secure, keeping records relating to maintenance and security and to undertake minor repairs and maintenance.

The successful candidate will need:

  • Proficient technical and practical skills relevant to the job;
  • Previous relevant experience;
  • To be able to carry out maintenance and other practical tasks, such as basic plumbing, carpentry, decorating and deep cleaning, in essence having excellent DIY skills;
  • To be well organised, reliable, flexible able to communicate effectively, advising and liaising with others within the team and with external contractors.

If you feel you meet the criteria for the role, we would be interested in receiving your application.

Please note that should sufficient applications be received this advert may close earlier than stated, so if you are interested in this position please apply now.

**No agency applications at this time**

 

Information about the school

STS is an 11 to 18, mixed, secondary school that has an excellent reputation across Kent. The School gained new leadership in January 2025, with an emphasis around building a strong school culture and promoting wellbeing for everyone who is part of the school community.

The success of our students from Year 7 through to the Sixth Form is due to the ‘can do, will do’ attitude that is the hallmark of staff and students alike. At STS we ‘Hold fast that which is good’: a broad and engaging curriculum; interesting, inspiring and innovative classroom practice; as well as a whole host of enriching extra-curricular activity. Throughout their time at STS the students are provided with quality advice, support and guidance to help them progress and grow academically, personally and vocationally. We recognise and celebrate diversity and understand that a ‘one size fits all’ approach is inappropriate for the unique individuals we serve.

What is it like to work for us?

We pride ourselves on our friendly, purposeful and supportive working environment where staff can develop professionally and meet their own career aspirations. Please read the quotes below from current staff members as to what it is like to work at Sandwich Technology School.

"There's a balance of warmth and professionalism; ambition is encouraged and innovation is welcomed."

"The amount of autonomy and trust is really amazing here..... I have been given the chance to teach in my own way, yet have a supportive and collaborative department that shares ideas"

"I am free to take risks and try new things and share my experience with others."

"There is a rich CPD offering that supports research based methods informed by experience."

"Staff actively support each other through tough times, both personal and professional."

"There is plenty of opportunities for aspiring leaders at all levels."

Here are some quotes from our most recent Review by Challenge partners (24th to 26th Feb 2025)

  • All stakeholders are actively engaged in the creation of the school’s new values

  • Continuing professional development (CPD) is tailored to individual staff, allowing them to engage in relevant training for their career stage

  • The quality of provision continues to improve at Sandwich Technology School

  • Students speak of the many positive improvements they have noticed to school life since January 2025. They say that the school provides a safe environment

  • Students are optimistic about the school’s future and the positive learning atmosphere that is evident.

  • Leaders and staff prioritise high-quality relationships and mutual respect within the school community

  • Clear behavioural expectations for students.

  • The personal development curriculum supports students' spiritual, moral, social and cultural growth well

  • The curriculum roadmap for each subject is sequenced and progressive

  • Well-established routines ensure that students are prepared to learn from the beginning of lessons

  • The 'Sandwich Start' method provides valuable thinking and learning time for students, thereby enhancing knowledge retention

  • The vast majority of sixth form students achieve well and gain a place at their first choice of university.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01304 610100

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.