About the job

Key information

20 hours per week term time (plus INSET days) 3.30pm – 7.30pm Monday to Friday. This is a permanent post.

Grade 14 position approximately £11,296- £11,656 per annum depending on experience.

Polden Bower School are looking for a part time caretaker to join the existing team working across Polden Bower School and The Bridge School Sedgemoor.

 

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

Due to an expanding team, we are seeking a flexible, practical and dedicated caretaker to support the end of day operations of a busy partnership of schools. There is a requirement for the successful candidate to be able to make minor repairs, respond to damage and other incidents and to support the smooth workings of a school. There may be occasions when a change of hours is required to meet the demands of the school and there may be an opportunity of additional hours when covering leave of other team members. A general understanding of health & safety is required including working at height, COSHH, use of power tools etc. Training will be provided in a range of areas to support the role.

You will need to be a good team player and confident with working in a busy environment. You may need to open and lock the building for pre-arranged lettings. You will ideally be able to drive and be willing to move between different sites throughout the day and be happy to drive the school vehicles.

What is in it for me?

In return the school will offer the successful candidate:

• Full induction program and ongoing professional development
• Supportive staff team
• ‘My staff shop’ benefits which include Cycle to Work scheme
• Onsite subsidised café
• Provision of free tea/coffee for staff
• Well-being room and information on well-being approaches
• Access to Occupational Health Service
• Free weekly swimming sessions

DBS check

Polden Bower school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, medical clearance proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references. Following the acceptance of your interview, an online check will be carried out as detailed in the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines

Supporting documents and information

This is a very exciting time to be joining a growing Federation, we are also working in partnership with The Bridge School which is the PRU in Bridgwater.

If you feel you have what it takes to work with us to achieve the very best for our school we would very much like to hear from you.

Enquiries are welcomed, and visits encouraged. if you would like to arrange this, please email Jo Stamford, assistant HR manager, at HR@poldenbower.org.uk or call 01278 496386

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