Caretaker

Ref: SCH-PAT-0353

Required for as soon as possible

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of eight schools: six primaries and two 11 – 16 secondary schools. Our schools are run for the benefit of children and young people, and we have unwavering focus on achievement which is paramount so that all of our children and young people enjoy greater life chances.

Carleton Park Junior and Infant School is in the top 1% nationally for the progress pupils made in reading, writing and maths. It is an exceptional school that is Outstanding for Effectiveness of leadership and management, personal development, behaviour and welfare. At Carleton Park, we take pride in creating a vibrant, stimulating and high quality learning environment which celebrates individual achievements and raises aspirations for our children. Our children are happy in school, make good progress and enjoy learning.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Caretaker to join the team at Carleton Park Junior & Infant School. The successful candidate will work under the instruction and guidance of the Headteacher to provide a well maintained, safe, secure and clean working environment for the school. They will take responsibility for the management and delivery of reactive maintenance tasks and undertake compliance checks as required, alongside supervising the cleaning team to ensure all areas meet the high standards expected by the school.

This is a 37 hours per week, all year round, permanent contract.

The working hours for this role are to be worked in a split shift format of Monday to Thursday 06:30 – 10:00 and 14:00 – 18:00, and Fridays 06:30 – 10:00 and 14:00 – 17:30.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:

• has a passion for helping pupils thrive and meet their full potential.
• has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and students.
• can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.
• has experience of working in a similar specialist area.

To apply for this vacancy or view a job description please visit www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/vacancies.

For more information or to discuss or arrange a potential visit please contact the school on 01977 722615 or via email at admin@carletonpark.patrust.org.uk.

Completed application forms should be returned via the Face-Ed system no later than 10am on Monday 12th June 2023.

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone. The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks. Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.