Caretaker

Caretaker Vacancy from 5th November 2018
Thank you for expressing an interest in this vacancy at our school

Heymann Primary & Nursery School has a strong staff, committed to raising standards and taking the school forward. You will find our staff very welcoming, the children keen to learn and that there is a friendly and positive ethos throughout the school. We are a founding school within Equals Trust.

We are seeking to appoint a part time caretaker, 32.5 hours a week, 47 weeks a year from 5th November 2018. This vacancy has arisen due to an increased need for maintenance as our KS1 site ages as well as contingency planning for the future expected retirement of our site manager.  

We are looking for a caretaker who:
•    Has experience in the maintenance and repair of premises and sites, security and heating, health and safety, COSHH regulations, legionella testing (including weekly flushing and maintaining log books), and supervision of cleaning staff
•    Can assess problems and decide on the best course of action
•    Has excellent communication and inter personal skills
•    Appreciates the physical demands of the role
•    Appreciates the need to provide a safe, maintained and secure environment
•    Is committed to ensuring that each child has the best possible school experience

We can offer you:
•    the opportunity to work for an experienced site manager and with other staff within Equals Trust
•    happy, well-behaved enthusiastic children
•    supportive and innovative staff
•    a welcoming and caring ethos where everyone is valued
•    a friendly working environment
•    opportunities for CPD and a culture of sharing good practice within and across other schools
•    an exciting opportunity to be involved in the expansion of our school
•    committed and supportive governors and parents

Heymann Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and suitable references. 

Please complete the application form and return to the school by midday Friday 14th September 2018 with an accompanying letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining why you are interested in the role and highlighting skills you think most relevant to this role.  Interviews will be held the w/c 24 September 2018.

We look forward to receiving your application.
Lynda Noble
Head Teacher