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Caretaker

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
26/05/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 20/06/2022 12:00
Salary:
£18,887 - £19,264 pro rata
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Vacancy ID:
225429
Employment Location:
Copeland Road Primary School
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
20 Jun
Further Information
Caretaker Grade 2
Grade 2 £18,887 - £19,264
Required for 18/07/22 or sooner if possible
Permanent

The Governors of Copeland Road Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and reliable caretaker to join our staff team.

The main role as a caretaker at Copeland Road Primary is to contribute to the provision of a high quality learning environment by carrying out the full range of caretaking duties to provide high standards of cleanliness, security and maintenance of the school premises and grounds.

• Support the ethos of the school.
• Ensure the smooth running of the school site and building.
• Be highly motivated and have good problem solving skills.
• Have awareness of health and safety, security and hygiene issues.
• Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the premises, including fixtures and fittings and furniture.
• Undertake inspections to ensure necessary safe operation and that the legislative requirements are met.
• Carry out any cleaning duties that may be required both in school and on the school grounds.
• Enjoy working as part of a team, be adaptable and supportive of colleagues.
• Have excellent organisation and communication skills

The successful applicant will be responsible for the cleanliness, maintenance and security of the school premises and site. They will have responsibility for the cleaning of designated areas of the school and also ensure that the work of other cleaning staff is completed to the required standards.

Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Application forms are available from this site or from school. Please return to the school.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 Noon on Monday 20th June 2022
Interviews: Thursday 23rd June 2022

This is a permanent position, subject to a satisfactory probationary period.

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; pro rata for part time)

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 and references.

This post is not open to job share.

Copeland Road Primary School
Copeland Road,
West Auckland,
County Durham
DL14 9JJ

Tel: 01388 832576
Email: copelandroad@durhamlearning.net
Website: www.copelandroad.durham.sch.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.