Caretaker

Job Summary

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full time

Advert Start Date:

26/07/2017

Advert End Date:

Closed for applications on 06/09/2017 12:00

Salary:

Grade 4, £17,072 - £18,746

Hours per week:

37 (Split shift)

Job Category:

Schools - Support

Vacancy ID:

165595

Employment Location:

Chester-le-Street CE Primary School

Number of posts:

Closing date:

6 Sep

Further Information

Required for 1st October 2017

Hours per week: 37 (Split shift)

Due to the retirement of the previous post holder, the Governors wish to appoint a Caretaker.

At Chester-le-Street CE Primary School we strive to provide a caring, supportive and stimulating environment underpinned by a Christian ethos and have high expectations for all. We aim to encourage children to develop as fully as possible as we want to help them to grow socially, spiritually, personally, emotionally and academically. The successful applicant will support this vision.

Governors are keen to appoint a trustworthy and reliable individual who can act as a good role model to pupils. The successful candidate should be friendly, show initiative and positively deal with the unexpected challenges and changes to routine that are an inevitable part of school life.

As well as overseeing security and maintaining the cleanliness of the school, the successful candidate will be someone who is willing and able to turn their hand to a variety of repairs and small improvements that will help maintain and enhance the condition of the premises.

Applicants should have good basic literacy and numeracy skills and be willing to participate in training relevant to the post.

Closing date: 12.00 noon on Wednesday 6th September 2017.

Interviews will take be held on Friday 15th September 2017.

For an application pack or further information about the post the school: office@chester-le-street.durham.sch.uk

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS check. In addition, please note that the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position and therefore you are required to complete the Disqualification by Association declaration form.

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; pro rata for part time), which must be taken during school closure periods. During periods of school closure outside of your annual leave entitlement, you are required to be in attendance at work.

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.

This post is not open to job share.

Chester-le-Street CE Primary School
Hilda Park,
Chester-le-Street
Co Durham
DH2 2JT

Telephone: 0191 3882328
Email: office@chester-le-street.durham.sch.uk
Website: www.chester-le-street.durham.sch.uk