Caretaker

Caretaker

Hours: 37 hours per week, early and late shifts and weekends on an alternating system

Work Commitment: Permanent 

Duration 52 Week Contract 

Salary:       SCP 2, £18,198.00 per annum 

Start:     ASAP

Closing date for applications: Midday 24th June 2021.

Interviews scheduled for: W/C 28th June 2021.

King James Academy Royston are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, efficient, flexible and reliable person to work in our dedicated site team.

To work in our busy school, you must be positive, hard-working and have a strong commitment to high standards of service delivery and customer care.

We require someone who will love and care for our school as much as we do. You will be responsible for security, general maintenance work and repairs, health and safety issues relating to the buildings, cleaning and porterage duties. You need to be able to undertake basic maintenance of heating, light-ing, plumbing and security systems to ensure they operate safely and efficiently. It is essential that you are capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting and carrying of equipment and materials. 

A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle would be an advantage as travel between sites may be required. The successful candidate will undertake statutory checks including daily/weekly/ monthly recording where required, along with being a key holder and attending emergency call-outs for the school.

King James Academy Royston is a through school formed from the amalgamation of two middle schools and an upper school in 2019. Since 2020 it has been part of the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust. It is approximately 12 miles from Cambridge and is within easy access of London. The three schools were each recognised as ‘Good’ in all categories by Ofsted in their last inspections prior to the merger. 

We are dedicated to high quality professional development and there are opportunities for further progression within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust. At King James Academy Royston you can expect a supportive culture within a Trust with very high aspirations. We value our staff and there are many development opportunities within the Partnership. 

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is a charitable multi-academy trust specialising in the Primary sector.   We are building a thriving community of schools that succeed on behalf of their children.  The Family of Academies within the Trust currently incorporates two hubs; St Neots and Fenland. 

The St Neots hub has nine academies; Middlefield, Winhills, The Round House, Wintringham, Great Staughton, Kimbolton, Roman Way, Braybrook and King James Academy Royston. The Fenlands hub has five academies; Thomas Eaton, Glebelands, Leverington, Murrow and Gorefield.  As such, joining our MAT means joining an organisation with an array of career opportunities that span fourteen different locations.

Further benefits include;

• Collaborative approach to working; 

• Opportunities to train/work with other academies within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust to share best practice and resources;

• A friendly and professional team;

• A caring and supportive working environment.

Please visit our website: https://www.kjar.org.uk for further information and to download an application form. Completed application forms together with a covering letter should be submitted to: Hr@diamondlearningtrust.com

If you would like to discuss the role or visit the Academy before applying, we would be delighted to welcome you. To make an appointment please contact Alison Merritt a.merritt@kjar.org.uk

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants are thanked for their interest in this post.  Please note that only the candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.