Caretaker
Belmont Secondary School
Lancashire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Up to £9,000 per annum
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 8 December 2019
Job overview
Job Title: Caretaker/Facilities Operative
Salary: £9,000
Location: Belmont School – Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancashire BB4 6RX
Hours: Part Time, 20 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Holidays: Annual Leave 25 days plus bank holidays
If you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing business that is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, we have the role for you!
We now have a fantastic opportunity for an energetic and motivated Facilities Operative to join our close-knit team at Belmont School in Rossendale, Lancashire.
About the School
Belmont is an independent specialist day school for boys 11 to 16, catering for children with a wide range of needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
We pride ourselves in steering children in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live
About the Role
The Head Teacher is seeking to appoint an aspiring and experienced Facilities Operative to join this thriving specialist SEMH School. Responsible to the Facilities Manager, the Facilities Operative will be responsible for the fabrics and grounds of the school. You will be an enthusiastic, flexible and hand on individual who shares our values and is work proud.
Who we are looking for
Whilst an interest and knowledge of Special Educational Needs or a school setting is desirable, it is essential you have experience in facilities management or a related field. You must be able to work as part of a team but also using your own initiative.
Training and development will be provided for the successful candidate in line with the identified needs of the school, the skills of the individual and their prospective career progression.
Key Accountabilities:
Work closely with the Facilities Manager / Head Teacher
Carry our security procedures for the school buildings and grounds
Carry out general maintenance both on the grounds and internally
Do regular water and heating checks
Carry out manual handling duties and furniture moving
Deal with any emergencies – spillages, breakages, making safe any gas or electrical issues
Assist with fleet management
Ensure all paperwork is completed and recorded in full ensuring the school is compliant
Essential Criteria
- Will have experience of facilities management or a related field
- Lives within 30 minutes of the school and will respond to emergency call outs
- Can work as part of a team but also using your own initiative with little supervision
- Flexible, can-do, positive attitude
- Basic knowledge in plumbing, electrics, joinery etc.
- Full and clean driving licence
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
- Partake in essential training and courses specific to this role and working environment
Why work for us?
A few reasons we think it’s a great place to work:
- Continious professional development & training for a clear career path
- Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference
- Pension
- Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference
- Be part of a fantastic team who work hard together and support each other
- No two days are ever the same
- Free School Meals during term time
This position is due to commence 06th January 2020 or sooner if possible (subject to approved reference/DBS checks).
If you have any further queries regarding how to apply please contact Kelly Walden at Kelly.walden@belmont-school.co.uk. If you would like to visit the school for an informal look around, please contact the school on 01706 221043.
Acorn Care and Education are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS.
Please complete the application form in full with no gaps of employment from the age of 16 years.
Attached documents
About Belmont Secondary School
- Belmont Secondary School
- Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale
- Lancashire
- BB4 6RX
- United Kingdom
Belmont School has an enviable reputation for turning pupils previous failures into success across the north west of England.
With its ethos of traditional values combined with a modern and innovative approach, it has been judged Outstanding by Ofsted since 2008. The expertise & experience of the specialist staff team helps pupils’ achievements through a fair & consistent approach.
For pupils with social, emotional and learning difficulties, ADHD, autism and associated conditions, a place at Belmont School ensures improvements in behaviour, confidence and self-belief, which can then be transferred into appropriate and accelerated learning inside the classroom and beyond.
The wide curriculum offers numerous accredited vocational courses as well as traditional subjects, and the school is equipped with superb vocational workshops to teach skilled trades & horticulture.
The recent expansion offers continuity of education from Key Stage 1 through to Year 11. Options are introduced in Year 9 to maintain pupils’ focus. Belmont School also prides itself on 100% successful transitions to work, college or apprenticeships.
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