Caretaker
The Oaks Academy
Cheshire East
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 3
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 5 November 2021
Job overview
The Oaks Academy are looking to appoint a Caretaker to assist with the security of the premises and its contents; including being a registered key holder. Carry out cleaning of designated areas; and to undertake minor repair and porterage duties.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assist with the maintenance of the school building, including under direction effecting minor repairs and improvements and general maintenance tasks to ensure that the school and site are maintained in satisfactory condition. Highlight any concerns about condition of the buildings and site which need repair or maintenance.
2. Assist with the monitoring and operation of the engineering system (ie, heating, etc) and advise Line Manager of any faults in order to ensure the most economical use of fuel and water.
3. Assist in the operation and maintenance of appropriate site security systems, including opening and closing the building at the beginning and end of the school day, lettings outside school hours and responding to call outs as necessary in order to provide satisfactory security arrangements.
4. Carry out portering duties (including the moving of heavy furniture) which will secure the most efficient use of resources.
5. Undertake designated cleaning duties during term time and assist with major cleaning during school closure periods.
6. Carry out banking duties as required by the school.
7. Liaise with contractors in respect of funded works at the school as directed.
8. Maintain high standards of ground maintenance.
9. Uphold the health and safety policy and practice across the site and report any concerns to line management.
10. Support the fire evacuation policy and procedure and support with the completion fire risk assessments.
11. Ensure that in adverse weather the site is safe for all to access.
GENERAL DUTIES
Notwithstanding the detail in this job description, in accordance with the Multi-Academy Trust’s Flexibility Policy the job holder will undertake such work as may be determined by the Executive Principal/ Governing Body from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the Main Responsibilities of the job.
Information about The Oaks Academy can be found at http://www.theoaksacademy.co.uk/
Attached documents
About The Oaks Academy
General Information for Applicants from the Headteacher
Thank you for expressing an interest in joining us here at The Oaks Academy. The Oaks Academy is an 11-16 school, situated in the former grammar school, in a pleasant area of traditional housing in Crewe. The school is part of The Learning Partnership trust and I joined the school as headteacher in January 2021. Previously I have held roles in the Trust as headteacher in another of our schools and also led the provision of trust teacher training and national leadership training qualifications.
The Oaks Academy was graded ‘Good’ in all areas at our most recent Ofsted Inspection in April 2024. We are committed to making the Oaks the school of choice for our local community. Our examination results last summer demonstrate the rapid rate of success the school is making, with GCSE results now a half a grade higher than in previous years. We are now routinely oversubscribed, with over 60% more pupils on roll compared with recent years and first choice applications for year 7 up by 25% for September 2024. This is because the community has confidence in the school and the offer we provide to pupils and families. Attendance is consistently above national and Cheshire East averages, indicating our pupils are happy and want to attend school.
Well qualified, caring and committed staff are critical to delivering a balanced and rounded education with a focus on all pupils achieving their potential. We will support you with a range of professional development experiences through in-house CPD including an internationally recognised teacher qualification in TEEP (Teacher Effective Enhancement Programme), endorsed by the SSAT and the opportunity to be part of the national Effective Formative Assessment programme, endorsed by Dylan William. There is also a wealth of professional training opportunities available via the trust’s staff development programme. The trust provides a well-established initial teacher training programme, an early career teacher programme, and a range of professional development opportunities. By joining our school, you will also benefit from shared in-service training and links with our partner schools. Being part of The Learning Partnership will mean you would benefit from our networking and close collaboration with departments, faculties and other areas of provision as part of our school.
We provide for pupils of all abilities and differing backgrounds, and as part of our team you would gain significant experience of areas beyond your subject discipline. We consider safeguarding our children as an absolute priority and we ensure staff receive regular support and relevant training. We have a strong SEND provision as well as a bespoke programme for more able pupils, including masterclasses after school. You will be attached to a year team and act as a Form Tutor, as we encourage active involvement in all aspects of the school.
We work in partnership with pupils, parents and carers to improve outcomes, but we are equally passionate about the personal and social development of pupils outside of the classroom and encourage pupils to take part in a range of extra-curricular programmes and opportunities to develop as lifelong learners.
I would encourage you to visit our website (www.theoaksacademy.co.uk) to get a fuller understanding of life here at The Oaks Academy and if you have any questions that you would like to ask please do not hesitate to contact us. I very much hope that you want to join our team and I look forward to receiving an application from you.
Peter Kingdom
Headteacher
The Oaks Academy
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