Caretaker

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic team player to come and join our small and friendly site team. The successful candidate must be dedicated, motivated and passionate about making a positive difference. Working with the existing team they will support the daily running of the school, take pride in the school and make it a safe place for pupils to learn.

Applications from both trainees and experienced candidates are welcome.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

• Experience of general building maintenance and cleaning work

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working in a premises or security role as a keyholder.
• Experience of working within an educational environment

Skills/Abilities

Essential:

• To carry out routine building maintenance tasks e.g. good DIY skills
• To work independently using initiative
• To work effectively as part of a team
• To meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
• To perform physically strenuous tasks such as manual handling duties including lifting and moving equipment and materials. Applicants should be able to carry out these tasks safely. The school is committed to making reasonable adjustments for applicants where appropriate.
• To deal with emergency situations
• To relate effectively to children and adults from a wide variety of social and ethnic backgrounds
• Basic IT skills including using email.

Desirable:

• Use of Microsoft Word, Excel, site management related software

Qualifications

Essential:

• Good standard of English and Maths
• Commitment to undertake a relevant qualification(s), (if not already qualified), paid for and arranged by the school

Desirable:

• A first aid qualification

Personal Qualities

Essential:

• Flexible working attitude
• Team player
• Optimistic and positive attitude
• Discretion when handling sensitive/confidential information; awareness of Data Protection issues
• Aptitude for problem solving
• Commitment to contributing positively to the team and the school.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people