Caretaker

The Boswells School; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local secondary school in Chelmsford is looking for a dedicated Caretaker to ensure the smooth operation and security of school facilities. This permanent role involves key holding, managing emergencies, and overseeing deliveries. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and effective time and organizational skills. The school offers a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment. Flexibility may be discussed at the hiring stage.

Benefits

CPD opportunities

Access to 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible and family-friendly policies

LGPS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

24/7 GP access

Responsibilities

• Act as key holder and carry out security procedures for the grounds.
• Provide access during emergencies like snow or flooding.
• Take delivery of goods and convey them as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Positive attitude

Team player

Good time management

Good organisational skills

Job description

Role: Caretaker

Contract: Permanent / Weeks paid 52.14
Hours: 37 hours a week/shift work
Salary: Scale 3, Point 5 - 6 £25,583 - £25,989 Depending on experience
Closing Date: 9th March 12pm Midday

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic Caretaker to work within our dedicated Caretaking Team, to be responsible for the smooth and compliant running of our school’s facilities. A key part of this role will be site security, ensuring all buildings are secured in the evening.

There may also be the opportunity to step up for two of the days as an Assistant Premises Manager, Full details will be discussed at interview level.

Previous caretaking or site management experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• To act as a key holder, carrying out security procedures for the buildings and grounds
• Providing access, where possible, to the premises and classrooms in the event of snow or minor flooding or similar emergency situations
• Taking delivery of stores, materials and other goods and conveying them to their points of distribution

A full list of duties will be found on the Job Description.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication
• A positive 'can-do' attitude, inclusive values and a great sense of humour!
• A team player
• Good time management skills
• Good organisational skills

Benefits

• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school
• A commitment to a personalised programme of CPD
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• 24/7 GP

Contact us

For more information about the school, please visit www.boswells-school.com or contact Maria Williams on [e-mail] or phone [phone].

Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

Equal Opportunities

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to: Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people; Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued; The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment. As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.