DBS0516/24 - Caretaker - Carville Primary School
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
25/11/2024
Advert End Date:
09/12/2024 12:00
Salary:
£25,584 - £26,409
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Carville Primary School The Avenue Wallsend Tyne and Wear NE28 6AX
Further Information
The Headteacher and Governing body of Carville Primary School are seeking to appoint a Caretaker to start ias soon as possible.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic individual who is competent, self-motivated, flexible and full of initiative. A commitment to high standards and the ability to work unsupervised are essential. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our enthusiastic and proactive team and a thriving school community.
Duties will include:
- Opening and closing of the school each day with some possible evening and weekend lettings.
- A firm understanding of, and compliance with, safeguarding requirements.
- Working through a list of prioritised jobs and also have an ability to work from their own initiative in recognising jobs that require attention.
- Health & Safety awareness and keeping adequate records.
- Supervision and liaising with cleaning staff to ensure efficiency.
- The ability to undertake some heavy lifting, moving and handling.
- An understanding of the responsibility around the security of the school site.
- ICT skills
- A willingness to participate in training and development.
- An ability to maintain and develop our school grounds beyond a DIY standard.
It would be advantageous if you have already completed the following training, although not essential:
- Manual handling
- First Aid
- Working at height
- Fire Warden
- Asbestos
- Legionella
The school can offer:
- Fantastic children and a friendly nurturing school community
- The support of an experienced and committed leadership team and Governing Body who expect high standards
- Induction and ongoing professional development
- A well-resourced school
- Full training as appropriate
The post is permanent, 37 hours per week (to be arranged), 52/52 weeks of the year.
Please note that all holidays associated with this post will need to be taken during school holiday time and the number of holidays will be calculated in line with guidance.
An application pack is available by emailing office@carvilleprimary.co.uk or contacting the school office.
Completed applications are to be returned to Mrs Debbie Emmerson, School Business Manager, Carville Primary School, The Avenue, Wallsend, NE28 6AX or emailed to the address above. If you are posting an application form please make sure you have paid adequate postage.
Visits to the school beforehand are warmly welcomed, and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Debbie Emmerson, School Business Manager on 0191 2342676.
Closing date for applications Noon, Monday 9th December 2024
Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 10th December 2024
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday13th December 2024
Carville Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks as appropriate.