Caretaker

Teaching Vacancies; Hurn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Hurn seeks a Caretaker to maintain site safety, cleanliness, and security, ensuring an optimal environment for students and staff. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, strong communication skills, and will thrive in a dynamic atmosphere. The position offers a vibrant working environment, pension scheme, and various discounts for staff.

Benefits

Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Free access to Employee Assistance Programme

Local discounts on gym memberships and more

Complementary tea and coffee in the staff room

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced educational environment.
• Must be committed to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school site, including cleanliness and safety.
• Plan and execute relevant works related to the school site.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children.

Skills

Good communication skills

Energetic and highly-motivated

Excellent organisation skills

Multi-tasking and scheduling skills

Education

Relevant experience or qualifications

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Work within a highly regarded organisation shaping the future for young people across Christchurch
• Play a key role in ensuring calm, organisational effectiveness in an ever-changing and fast-paced environment
• Be responsible for the compliance, safety, cleanliness, maintenance and security of the school site, furnishings and grounds to the expected standards of the Twynham Learning Trust
• Plan, organise, execute and inspect all relevant works relating to the school site
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have the relevant experience or qualification(s) to undertake this role
• Possess good communication skills
• Are energetic and highly-motivated
• Want the challenge of working in an educational environment
• Work with energy and enthusiasm
• Have excellent organisation, multi-tasking and scheduling skills
• Embrace our highly supportive and professional culture

What the school offers its staff

About the Post

We are seeking a Caretaker to join our dynamic Site Team. This presents a unique opportunity for a talented individual to contribute their expertise in shaping an optimal learning environment for both students and staff, thereby supporting Twynham TGS’ commitment to excellence. The Site Team plays a pivotal role in enhancing the overall learning atmosphere, ensuring a secure and conducive space for everyone.

Twynham TGS holds a distinguished status, enjoying a stellar reputation at both the local and national levels. We are a heavily over-subscribed school where achievement is exceptionally high, students are well-behaved and eager to learn and relationships are very special.

We are recruiting Caretakers to work predomiently at either Twynham School or The Grange School. Whichever site you are based at, you may be required to work occasionally at the other school, as we are one collaborative team.

This position offers a chance to be an integral part of a renowned educational institution, contributing to its ongoing success and commitment to providing an outstanding learning environment.

What we can offer you


• A vibrant, busy working environment
• The opportunity to join a team focused on improving the campuses for students and staff
• Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
• A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
• Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
• Access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands
• A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the dayFree on-site parking
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

Further details about the role

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison brown on 01202495716 or email us at [e-mail]

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: [e-mail]

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies. Please state on your application form whether you are applying to work at Twynham School, The Grange School or if you would be happy to be based at either.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 20th May 2025 at 8am. However, we reserve the right to interview and/or appoint strong candidates before this, so we encourage you to apply early.

Commitment to safeguarding

We value diversity and inclusiveness. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities. We don't discriminate on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/nationality, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. We'll only consider people who can evidence their right to work in the UK. We're committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes to safeguard children. We undertake enhanced criminal records checks before appointment. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.