Caretaker

Permanent, 35 hours per week, Working weeks per year: 52

The Woodland Academy Trust consists of three schools, Northumberland Heath, Peareswood and Willow Bank Primary Schools working in partnership. We pride ourselves on being popular and successful schools with a strong community ethos. Our pupils, staff and parents are precious to us and our values challenge the notion of the “half empty”, namely we seek to be vibrant, positive and enthusiastic at all times.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, responsible people to work across two sites; Peareswood and Willow Bank Primary Schools. The candidate will work as a school caretaker under the direction of the Peareswood Premises Manager.

The positions will be with effect from October 2016 or earlier if able and the appointment will be to the Woodland Academy Trust. Although working across Peareswood and Willow as a Trust contract the successful candidate must be flexible and willing to work at any of the Trusts three schools depending upon the needs of the Trust.

Your duties would include the unlocking and locking of the site in addition to ensuring that the premises and grounds are kept safe, warm, cleaned and properly maintained including routine maintenance and odd jobs. Although you will also be responsible for overseeing the cleaning staff, site security and need to be able to deal with emergencies relating to premises and site maintenance you will be under the direction of a very experienced and highly skilled Premises Manager.

The successful candidate will need to have experience of Health & Safety and basic security. They would also need exceptional interpersonal skills and be able to deal tactfully with young children, staff members and members of the public. There is a requirement for furniture moving and porterage. The post will need a candidate who is able to work flexible hours and overtime including Saturday working may be required.

An ability to follow clear instructions is an absolute necessity. Being able to carry out minor DIY tasks such as repairs, furniture assembly and painting is essential, as is a sense of humour!

The position does not have accommodation provided. The successful candidate will be expected to work 7 hours per day.

An average day would be 10:15 to 13:45 and then 14:30 to 18:00 but there may be occasions when you will be required to work a split shift to cover any periods of absence. Split shift hours are as follows: 06:30 to 10:30 (break) then 14:45 to 18:00 (Monday to Thursday) 06:30 to 10:15 (break) then 14:45 to 18:00. Please note that some evening and weekend work may be required especially during building projects.

Candidates must read the job description and be able to fulfil the person specification. The Woodland Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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.

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

For further information about the school please visit the school website: www.woodlandacademytrust.co.uk  

Closing Date: Tuesday 30 August 2016
Interviews will take place on: Wednesday 7 September 2016

To apply for this vacancy please download and complete the attached application form and email direct to recruitment@nhp.bexley.sch.uk

References will be requested for those short listed ONLY and prior to interview.