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Caretaker
| Posting date: | 13 February 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 March 2025 |
| Location: | Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 2PN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | a40eded6-67d7-41c7-85be-5a076e376cb8 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The governing body of Penketh South Community Primary and Nursery School is looking for a competent and enthusiastic handy person to fulfil the role of Caretaker across our school site. The post is for a part time caretaker to work 5 x afternoons per week with flexibility to also cover additional hours if required. The successful candidate will be proactive, highly motivated and responsible for the efficient running of the site including safety, maintenance and outside areas. This role would see the successful candidate form part of our Maintenance Team for the school and be supported from staff across The Challenge Academy Trust.
Applicants must be able to work as part of a vibrant, committed team, communicate effectively with children, staff, governors, parents and contractors and display adherence to established safety policies and procedures.
Overall Job Description
• Security of our School Premises
• Supervision and Management
• General Maintenance
• Porterage
• Health & Safety
• Training
• Grounds Maintenance
• Holiday Duties
• Customer Care
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A welcoming and friendly community of committed and supportive staff, governors and parents.
• Enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school
• Full training in all aspects of school maintenance, operations and Health and Safety
During School holidays, hours are more flexible and can be arranged in discussion with the Headteacher. Leave entitlement is 26 days per year (rising to 31 days after 5 years) between 1st September – 31st August. All holidays are to be taken during school closure periods.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The governing body of Penketh South Community Primary and Nursery School is looking for a competent and enthusiastic handy person to fulfil the role of Caretaker across our school site. The post is for a part time caretaker to work 5 x afternoons per week with flexibility to also cover additional hours if required. The successful candidate will be proactive, highly motivated and responsible for the efficient running of the site including safety, maintenance and outside areas. This role would see the successful candidate form part of our Maintenance Team for the school and be supported from staff across The Challenge Academy Trust.
Applicants must be able to work as part of a vibrant, committed team, communicate effectively with children, staff, governors, parents and contractors and display adherence to established safety policies and procedures.
Overall Job Description
• Security of our School Premises
• Supervision and Management
• General Maintenance
• Porterage
• Health & Safety
• Training
• Grounds Maintenance
• Holiday Duties
• Customer Care
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A welcoming and friendly community of committed and supportive staff, governors and parents.
• Enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school
• Full training in all aspects of school maintenance, operations and Health and Safety
During School holidays, hours are more flexible and can be arranged in discussion with the Headteacher. Leave entitlement is 26 days per year (rising to 31 days after 5 years) between 1st September – 31st August. All holidays are to be taken during school closure periods.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.