Assistant Caretaker

Permanent, 15 hours per week Monday to Friday 3.00-6.00pm, 52 weeks per year

A vacancy has arisen providing the opportunity for a keen Assistant Caretaker to join our friendly premises team at Normandy Primary School. The team look after our large primary school and grounds in order to maintain an excellent school environment for staff and pupils.

The successful candidate must:

• Have a positive, helpful attitude and a cheery disposition
• Ensure their work is carried out to the highest possible standard
• Have the ability to work on their own initiative and also be able to work under the direction of the Premises Manager and Senior Leadership Team as required
• Prioritise and work to deadlines as required
• Have a good level of DIY skills
• Be committed to raising the school’s profile and reputation
• Be committed to following the school’s safeguarding policy and procedures
• Have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

Your duties will include all aspects relating to security and safety of the premises, cleaning, general maintenance and repairs, covering the site manager during periods of absence and ensuring the smooth running of the school. The job will include some additional hours in evenings and weekends to open and secure the premises for external lettings.

'This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The school therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the person specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.'

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Please refer to our Safeguarding Policy on our website.

The school is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.

Please email completed Bexley support staff application forms to recruitment@normandy.bexley.sch.uk  

Please note:

• Previous applicants need not apply.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• References will be requested prior to interview.
• No recruitment agencies.

For further information about the school please and to read our Safeguarding Policy please visit the school website: www.normandyprimary.co.uk

Closing Date for Applications: Midday 26th February 2017