Caretaker

Job Summary

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full time

Advert Start Date:

03/12/2018

Advert End Date:

Closed for applications on 14/01/2019 11:59

Salary:

£17,972 - £19,446

Hours per week:

Job Category:

Schools - Support

Vacancy ID:

181979

Employment Location:

Burnside Primary School

Number of posts:

Closing date:

14 Jan

Further Information

Required from Monday 28th January 2019 or as soon as possible after that.

Permanent 37 hours per week – split shift pattern 6.30am -10.30am and 2.30pm - 6.00pm (5.30pm on a Friday)

Our friendly and welcoming school is set at the heart of the local community. A recent Ofsted inspection (January 2017) judged the school to be good. The successful candidate must be flexible in approach and be able to adapt to the changing demands in school.

Main duties include
• Opening and closing the building operating alarm and barrier systems
• Grounds and perimeter upkeep
• Winter gritting and path clearing
• Porterage duties
• Cleaning areas within school
• Managing hygiene and cleaning stock in all areas of school
• Carrying out maintenance and fires systems checks
• Maintaining official fire safety documents and maintenance logs
• Undertake minor repairs
• Maintain heating and cooling systems
• Reporting defects and faults

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the personal specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Burnside Primary School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils.

In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.

Applicants are very welcome to visit the school. Please notify the office of your intention to visit by ringing 01207 234020.

Application forms are available from and returnable to:
Mrs P Rivett
Email: burnside@durhamlearning.net

For further information about the post please contact:
Mrs L. Armstrong
Email: l.armstrong101@durhamlearning.net

Closing date: Monday 14th January 2019 (noon)
Interviews: Monday 21st January 2019

Please note that this position is whole time, which means that you will be in attendance at work all year round (52 weeks a year) and will have an annual leave entitlement (26 days if you have less than 5 years’ continuous local government service, 31 days if you have in excess of 5 years’ continuous local government service).

Burnside Primary School
Mendip Terrace,
South Staley.
DH9 6QP

Tel: 01207 234020
Email: burnside@durhamlearning.net
Website: www.stanleyburnside.durham.sch.uk