Assistant Caretaker / Handyperson (Part Time)
Caterham High School
Ilford
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 30 January 2018
Job overview
Assistant Caretaker / Handyperson (part time)
15hrs per week x 52 weeks per year £9.94 – 10.45 per hour
Required immediately
Caterham High School is a vibrant and positive comprehensive school. We serve an ethnically diverse community and are committed to providing an outstanding, all-round education for every child.
GCSE Examinations results, in general, are well above the national average. We have improved rapidly in recent years and have been judged to be “Good” by Ofsted (October 2014). This is a very exciting time to join us in our drive towards “Outstanding” overall.
The successful applicant will possess a range of maintenance and DIY skills and will need to be physically fit. As Assistant Caretaker you will be part of a team that ensures the school environment is maintained to a good standard and aims to deliver a quality service in the school where high standards are expected.
The school has a number of excellent facilities including Astro Turf, Sports Centre, Fitness Suite and Swimming Pool which the Assistant Caretaker will help maintain and monitor.
It is a busy site as the school is open from 6am – 9.30pm in the evening to accommodate community use and private hire. The post will involve planned additional weekend and evening cover at various points throughout the year to cover lettings – the successful applicant will need to be available to work these additional hours when required.
Reason’s to work at Caterham High School
• Free Membership to our Fitness Suite
• Staff Activities – Fun Activities for those who wish to get involved
• Training and Coaching Programme
• Supportive and welcoming environment
Closing date: Tuesday 30th January 2018
The school is committed to promoting and safe-guarding the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Attached documents
About Caterham High School
Caterham High School is a non-denominational, co-educational secondary school with sixth form in Ilford, Essex. There are approximately 1,217 students on the school roll, 313 of whom are in the sixth form. The school can be easily accessed by public transport, including the 128 bus, which stops at nearby Rushden Gardens.
There are six houses at Caterham High School, named for famous Britons: Brunel, Newton, Pankhurst, Redgrave, Seacole and Windsor. The secondary school runs a before-school Breakfast Club and an after-school Science Club.
Values and vision
Caterham High School is committed to discovering and nurturing the abilities of every child. Setting the highest expectations in terms of learning and behaviour, the school is justifiably proud of the academic achievements of students. Recognising that children’s abilities lie in a variety of areas, Caterham provides a wealth of opportunities and courses that allow every student to develop and showcase his or her unique talents.
The secondary school promotes a "can do" culture in which everyone is encouraged to strive for excellence. A progressive curriculum places great emphasis on building skills that prepare students for a successful career and a fulfilling life. Using its strengths in sport and the arts, the school focuses not only on acquiring knowledge but also on developing qualities and skills that are valued in the workplace and the community.
Ofsted report
“English and reading are taught well. Students are confident readers and enjoy reading from texts or from their own work in a range of subjects. One boy described how he loved the feeling of ‘getting into a book’ and students enjoy recording their progress and range of texts in their reading logs. Mathematics is taught well. Inspectors saw good application of mathematics in science and geography.”
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