Caretaker
Mountfield Heath School
East Sussex
- Expired
- Salary:
- £17,000 - £18,500 dependent on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 2 October 2019
Job overview
If you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing business that is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, we have the role for you!
About the School
Mountfield Heath School is entering into its 3rd phase of recruitment. We are looking for a Caretaker to join our team working in our new independent special educational needs provision, for 32 pupils aged 5-12. The successful candidate, under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team will ensure the safety of the site for both students and staff. They will be responsible for maintaining the site as well as the upkeep for any necessary records relating to Health & Safety.
About the Group
We are part of the Acorn Care and Education Group and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.
Acorn Care and Education provide education and care across 20 schools and 19 residential care homes nationally. Our vision is to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. Every day we improve the lives of thousands of young people, their families and communities through a relentless focus on caring and learning.
About the role
Working as the Caretaker at Mountfield Heath School you will undertake general maintenance, co-ordinate site support services and external contractors, as well as being responsible for regular, necessary and statutory checks.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an individual with high expectations and standards, who can offer excellent organisational and constructive, practical skills. The ability to contribute to the development of our school is essential and we believe that energy, passion and a commitment to high standards are key characteristics required. We are looking for a motivated individual who is able to work as part of a team as well as use their initiative when working alone.
This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their skills and experience in a challenging, motivating and highly rewarding environment. Salary is £17,000 - £18,500 depending on experience.
Closing Date: 25th September
Acorn Care and Education are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
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About Mountfield Heath School
- Mountfield Heath School
- Vinehall Road, Johns Cross, Robertsbridge
- East Sussex
- TN32 5JN
- United Kingdom
At Mountfield Heath School we support boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 11 years of age who have a range of social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism. Our aim is very simple: we want to equip every child with the skills, knowledge and confidence that they need to be successful in their future.
Mountfield Heath School is set in a spacious, site with designated spaces for outdoor learning and large classrooms. The school is newly refurbished and all learning spaces are bright and airy with high specification IT resources. The school has designated therapeutic areas and plenty of space for creative and experiential learning to take place.
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