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Caretaker
| Posting date: | 03 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,500 to £23,893 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 June 2024 |
| Location: | NR30 4LS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Inspiration Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MAY20244060 |
Summary
Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale D: £23,500 to £23,893 per annum
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy is looking for a reliable, flexible and effective caretaker who, in accordance with the practices and procedures of the academy, will ensure that the academy premises and contents are properly maintained, secured and ready to use.
The caretaker has 24-hour responsibility for the security of the academy premises. Within this the hours of attendance for work will be determined by the needs of the academy and undertaken by agreement with the principal. Key holder responsibilities extend beyond regular working hours to cater for emergencies at any time, day or night. The role involves supporting all aspects of the site and will include working a shift pattern (precise hours to be confirmed), including maintaining the school grounds, locking the site, and ensuring the site is compliant with health and safety regulations. This position is on a 52-week contract with the flexibility of booking annual leave in school holidays.
Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.
The main responsibility of this role will be:
-Responsible for the security of the premises and its contents including the operation of fire and burglar alarms and undertaking key holder responsibilities, involving locking/unlocking entrances, checking and securing windows and internal doors, activating and switching off alarm systems, etc.
The ideal candidate will have:
-Category D1 driver's licence will be desirable
-DIY skills to undertake minor repairs and maintenance of the site
Charter was rated as good by Ofsted in July 2019. Ofsted stated that there are high expectations of behaviour which leads to a calm, purposeful learning environment. The academy believes in outstanding behaviour, clear routines and supporting teachers to deliver subject content. Progress 8 for Charter in 2022 was 0.41, this is in the top 20% of schools nationally.
Over the last two rounds of pupil admissions at year 7 the school is now oversubscribed with first choice pupils. Our job adverts are linked to this growth and our desire to support pupils from our community.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.
The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy was rated as Good overall by Ofsted in its first full inspection in July 2019. The report acknowledges the impact leaders have had on improving behaviour and notes that leaders have ‘successfully established a culture where there are high expectations'.
When you join Inspiration Trust's thriving network of talented teachers, leaders and support staff, you join an organisation that supports you to be the best you can be. The Trust offers a varied professional development programme for employees.
We are committed to offering excellent professional opportunities for our staff, through careful support and personalised CPD. We offer a structured and specific induction programme.
The Trust also offers:
-Generous holiday entitlement
-Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
-Employee Assistance Programme which provides a fully confidential service which includes 24/7 free telephone support and access to well-being information, advice and guidance
-Discounted travel passes via the First Bus Commuter Travel Club
-Cycle-to-work scheme
-Retail Benefits offering discounts with many shops and suppliers
-Corporate membership of the Norwich Theatre Royal
-Salary sacrifice schemes, including car leasing (subject to T&C), healthcare plans, including Dental insurance and Gym membership
-SpecSavers VDU Eyecare and Boots Flu vouchers
-Free Parking (on most sites)
*Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation
For more information about the role please feel free to contact the Principal’s PA on Hannahgray@inspirationtrust.org or call the school on 01493 842061.
To apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form.
Closing date for applications: 12pm on Monday 10th June 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 18th June 2024
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy is looking for a reliable, flexible and effective caretaker who, in accordance with the practices and procedures of the academy, will ensure that the academy premises and contents are properly maintained, secured and ready to use.
The caretaker has 24-hour responsibility for the security of the academy premises. Within this the hours of attendance for work will be determined by the needs of the academy and undertaken by agreement with the principal. Key holder responsibilities extend beyond regular working hours to cater for emergencies at any time, day or night. The role involves supporting all aspects of the site and will include working a shift pattern (precise hours to be confirmed), including maintaining the school grounds, locking the site, and ensuring the site is compliant with health and safety regulations. This position is on a 52-week contract with the flexibility of booking annual leave in school holidays.
Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.
The main responsibility of this role will be:
-Responsible for the security of the premises and its contents including the operation of fire and burglar alarms and undertaking key holder responsibilities, involving locking/unlocking entrances, checking and securing windows and internal doors, activating and switching off alarm systems, etc.
The ideal candidate will have:
-Category D1 driver's licence will be desirable
-DIY skills to undertake minor repairs and maintenance of the site
Charter was rated as good by Ofsted in July 2019. Ofsted stated that there are high expectations of behaviour which leads to a calm, purposeful learning environment. The academy believes in outstanding behaviour, clear routines and supporting teachers to deliver subject content. Progress 8 for Charter in 2022 was 0.41, this is in the top 20% of schools nationally.
Over the last two rounds of pupil admissions at year 7 the school is now oversubscribed with first choice pupils. Our job adverts are linked to this growth and our desire to support pupils from our community.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.
The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.
Great Yarmouth Charter Academy was rated as Good overall by Ofsted in its first full inspection in July 2019. The report acknowledges the impact leaders have had on improving behaviour and notes that leaders have ‘successfully established a culture where there are high expectations'.
When you join Inspiration Trust's thriving network of talented teachers, leaders and support staff, you join an organisation that supports you to be the best you can be. The Trust offers a varied professional development programme for employees.
We are committed to offering excellent professional opportunities for our staff, through careful support and personalised CPD. We offer a structured and specific induction programme.
The Trust also offers:
-Generous holiday entitlement
-Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
-Employee Assistance Programme which provides a fully confidential service which includes 24/7 free telephone support and access to well-being information, advice and guidance
-Discounted travel passes via the First Bus Commuter Travel Club
-Cycle-to-work scheme
-Retail Benefits offering discounts with many shops and suppliers
-Corporate membership of the Norwich Theatre Royal
-Salary sacrifice schemes, including car leasing (subject to T&C), healthcare plans, including Dental insurance and Gym membership
-SpecSavers VDU Eyecare and Boots Flu vouchers
-Free Parking (on most sites)
*Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation
For more information about the role please feel free to contact the Principal’s PA on Hannahgray@inspirationtrust.org or call the school on 01493 842061.
To apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form.
Closing date for applications: 12pm on Monday 10th June 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 18th June 2024
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.