Caretaker
The Deepings School
Deeping St James
- Expired
- Salary:
- £19430 to £21962
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 03/04/2018
- Apply by:
- 15 January 2018
Job overview
We are looking for a School Caretaker to join our site team at The Deepings School. The vacancy has arisen due to the retirement of a long serving Site Manager.
The post is permanent. The usual hours of work are 1pm to 9pm Monday to Thursday, 1pm to 8.30pm Friday, all year round, with a 30 minute unpaid mealbreak each day (37 hours per week). Holiday entitlement is 24 days per annum plus public holidays (rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service).
The key responsibilities will be
• Security of the site. Routine closing of the premises.
• Named key holder & contact for out of hours site emergencies (night and weekends)
• Energy management
• Frost protection, snow clearance, salt application
• Minor repairs
• Escorting contractors
• Room set up – chairs & tables
• First Aider
• Driving school minibus
• Receiving deliveries
• Main contact for lettings and cleaning up after lettings
• Managing small projects
The postholder will
• Be reliable & co-operative
• Be flexible & adaptable
• Work well in a team
• Able to use initiative and be proactive
• Have a good understanding of Health & Safety & COSHH
• Understand Provision and Use of Work Equipment regulations
• Have a First Aid qualification or be willing to undertake training
• Have a full driving licence
This post involves significant physical activity such as lifting & handling, pulling, pushing, working at heights etc. Some lone working will be necessary.
The site team consists of a Facilities Manager, Caretaker (vacant post) and two Assistant Caretakers. Cleaning provision is by outside contractors.
Application process
Please upload your completed application form to the TES website, OR email it to speacock@deepingschool.org.uk OR post it to the school address. CVs will not be accepted.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
The Deepings School is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The Deepings School fully recognises its responsibilities for child protection. Our policy applies to all staff, governors and volunteers working in the school.
Attached documents
About The Deepings School
- The Deepings School
- Park Road, Deeping St James, Peterborough
- Lincolnshire
- PE6 8NF
- United Kingdom
Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.
The Deepings School is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive school at the heart of The Deepings, a vibrant, growing community in South Lincolnshire. We have high expectations of our students during the seven years that the majority of them are part of our school family. We have equally high expectations of all parents/carers and members of staff and we know that you have high expectations of us, too. At The Deepings School we place great emphasis on partnership and co-operation between parents, students and staff to ensure each child receives the best possible education. We encourage and welcome dialogue with all stakeholders of the school to achieve our aim of sustained improvement in all areas.
Our culture of care and positive relationships provide students with the confidence and independence they need to succeed both inside and outside school. We are also committed to ensuring that our students are positive leaders, strong problem-solvers and develop the life-skills required to prepare them for life after school.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, suitable references, and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection of employees are trained in safer recruitment, and all our staff and volunteers undertake Child Protection training.
Employee Benefits Include:
- Pension schemes - TPS (Teachers) and LGPS (Non-Teachers)
- CPD certified opportunities - available to all employees
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - providing wellbeing and confidential advice services
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Health Shield Scheme
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