Caretaker

 Springfield Junior School 

Caretaker (part-time)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated person to work with our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining our site and ensuring a welcoming and safe environment for the whole school community.

Duties will include: 

Carrying out non-specialist building maintenance work, e.g. plumbing, glazing, carpentry, decorating etc.., where such work is agreed as being within the reasonable capacity of normal handyperson/DIY Skills with strict adherence to Health and Safety regulations; Cleaning and maintenance of outside areas of the school premises; Responsibility for the security of the school premises; Responsibility for the routine closure of the premises; pool maintenance; Liaison with external agencies that provide services to the school e.g. delivery services.

The successful applicant will be; hard working, enthusiastic and flexible with high standards. They will possess a 'can do' attitude and be willing to support the activities of the school. The ability to work with a range of people is essential and they must be able to act on own initiative, dealing with any unexpected problems that arise. Willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities offered by the school and QEGSMAT, to further develop knowledge and understanding of the role, are essential.

QEGSMAT is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. Appointment is subject to a clear DBS check to an enhanced level. 

If you would like to be part of this exciting new project, please visit www.qegsmat.com where you will also find the job description and application forms. Alternately, you can contact us at hr@qegsmat.com. 

To apply for this position please send your completed application form to hr@qegsmat.com.

Closing date for applications: Friday 5th October 2018 

Provisional Interview date: 11th or 12th October 2018

Actual Salary: £17,513 FTE (Pro rata £8,756 pa) 

Potential Start date: 5th November 2018