Bank Caretaker

Puttenham CofE Infant School; Wyke; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Puttenham CofE Infant School in Wyke is seeking a skilled and well-organised Caretaker to join our school team. You will help ensure buildings and facilities support teaching and learning both inside and outside the classroom.

The role requires the ability to carry out manual handling tasks, and offers flexible working hours with local opportunities to contribute to the school community. You will be supported by colleagues and the Trust's Estates team.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide a security and caretaking service to the school to minimise risks to the health and safety of those using the school site
• Ensure the cost effective use of materials and equipment and participate in the efficient and economic use of the school premises.
• Plan and manage an ongoing maintenance programme of work

Skills

Manual handling

Job description

We are looking for a skilled, well-organised and enthusiastic person to join our school team; someone who wants to make a difference and will take pride in making Puttenham an appealing place to be for students and staff alike. Candidates must have the ability to carry out manual handling tasks.

Hours: Flexible hours. Working pattern is negotiable.

As Caretaker, your role will be to make sure our buildings and facilities support teaching and learning both inside and outside the classroom.

What you will do:

• Provide a security and caretaking service to the school to minimise risks to the health and safety of those using the school site
• Ensure the cost effective use of materials and equipment and participate in the efficient and economic use of the school premises.
• Plan and manage an ongoing maintenance programme of work

What we offer:

• A supportive school team
• Flexible Working
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

You will also be part of the Trust’s Caretakers network with like-minded people who share knowledge and experience. Finally, you will be supported by the Trust’s Head of Estates and Operations as well as senior school staff to ensure that you really do know that you you are part of the Trust team. We reserve the right to employ a candidate before the closing date.

Safeguarding Statement

The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant pre-employment checks, including a Section 128 Check where appropriate.