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Caretaker

Caretaker

Hermitage Academy

Durham, County

  • £18,933 - £19,698 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
Grade 2 SCP4-SCP6
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
30 August 2021

Job overview

Hermitage Academy who are part of North East Learning Trust are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Caretaker. The successful candidate will work in a team to maintain our school site and provide a welcoming and safe environment for the whole school community. 

You will support the cleaning and maintenance of the school site, duties will include, routine testing, maintenance, ordering necessary supplies and stocks, handyperson activities, opening and securing the school as appropriate.

Our vision is simple and is shared by all schools across the North East Learning Trust family. It is that every child experience excellence every day.  

The successful candidate will:

• Be a hands-on individual 

• Have some understanding of the needs of a school.

• Practical knowledge of basic maintenance tasks.

• The ability to undertake moving and handling of physical objects.

• Be flexible in their approach and work well as part of the team.

• Have ideas and a good sense of humour.

We are committed to:

• A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging children.

• A positive and caring ethos.

• An excellent learning environment and resources.

• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued.

We can offer:

• An opportunity to undertake a professional qualification in Facilities Management.

• National Terms and Conditions of Employment (NJC Green Book).

• Local Government Pension Scheme.

• 31 days annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays.

• Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential advice and counselling
       service 24/7 365 days per year.

Deadline:

Closing Date: 30th August 2021

Interviews will take place week commencing 6th September 2021

How to apply:

Application packs can be downloaded from the website.

Application forms should be completed demonstrating how you meet the criteria of the post and returned to samantha.lish@hermitageacademy.co.uk or by post to Samantha Lish, Hermitage Academy, Waldrige Lane, Chester-le-Street, DH2 3AD 


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About Hermitage Academy

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+44 191 388 7161

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About Hermitage Academy

Our school is a mixed 11-16 comprehensive school and sixth form with over 1000 students from Chester-le-Street and the surrounding areas.

About the North East Learning Trust (NELT)

In 2019 we were sponsored by the North East Learning Trust, a successful, multi-academy education trust. The trust is made up of seven secondary schools (including four sixth forms), four primary schools, a teacher training provider, North East SCITT, a national Research School and a National Teaching School Hub.

Read our NELT brochure here or visit our website here to find out more.

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