Caretaker

Salary: Scale 3 Point 6 £23,672 to Scale 5 Point 15 £27,795 (Outer London) 

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Permanent, full time

Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 11th September 2023

Interviews: Monday 20th September 2023 (at Watling Park School)

OUR CANDIDATE: 

You will have a passion and enthusiasm for looking after our School. You will understand the importance of taking care of school premises, ensuring it always looks its best and it is a safe and secure place to work. The responsibilities of the role includes maintenance, managing contractors, cleaning, porterage and preparing for seasonal changes to the outside areas.

OUR SCHOOL: 

Watling Park School is a two-form entry Free School. We moved into a brand-new building in Edgware in September 2017. Rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, the school is one of ten schools established by the expanding Bellevue Place Education Trust (BPET). We have extremely high expectations for every pupil and, by working actively in partnership with our children, staff, parents and local community, we aim to support and guide our pupils to reach their full potential academically, socially and emotionally. Watling Park is a school that enables its pupils to take confidence from and enjoyment in everything they do and places them at the heart of a vibrant and thriving school community. 

Why not visit us and see for yourself? 

OUR OFFER: 

In addition to an attractive starting salary, we offer excellent professional development and training opportunities through our links with other BPET schools and through high quality in-house and borough-wide training. Our state of the art building offers a range of airy, light and spacious classrooms and modern technologies. We are committed to supporting and developing both our staff and children and have created a warm and welcoming environment in which the right candidate will thrive.  

HOW TO APPLY: 

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the Office Manager, Alison Wingfield via a.wingfield@watlingparkschool.org.uk to arrange a tour and visit with the Headteacher, Liz Haynes, or take a look at our website.  

If you feel you have the skills and drive to be successful in this role, please download the attached documents (including the Job Description and Person Specification) and submit the application form to a.wingfield@watlingparkschool.org.uk We retain the right to ask candidates for interview prior to the advert closing date.

We do not accept CVs. All applications must be made on the Bellevue Place Education Trust application form.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment, DBS checks and a social media check. Watling Park School welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.