Caretaker

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

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking 2 Caretakers to join our school, operating on a rotating 4-on/4-off shift pattern to maintain buildings and grounds in a safe, secure condition.

Successful candidates will liaise with the Estates Manager and senior caretakers, supporting site activities by preparing facilities as requested and following instructions carefully. A calm, friendly demeanor and willingness to train are essential.

Qualifications

• A calm, understanding and friendly personality.
• Ability to follow and comply with instructions.
• Willingness to work flexibly and constructively as part of a team.
• Willingness to participate in training.

Responsibilities

• Caretakers to work extended hours and rotating shift pattern (4 on/4 off).
• Liaise with Estates Manager and colleagues to recommend remedial action and support site activities by preparing facilities as requested.

Skills

Calm personality

Team player

Flexibility

Willingness to train

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint 2x Caretakers to work extended hours, on a rotating shift pattern of 4 shifts on and 4 shifts off.

We seek these Caretakers to ensure that the buildings and grounds are kept in a well maintained safe and secure condition. To liaise with the Estates Manager, senior caretakers and colleagues to recommend remedial action or development, and to support site activities by preparing facilities as requested.

The successful candidate must have:

• A calm, understanding and friendly personality


• Ability to follow and comply with instructions


• The willingness to work flexibly and constructively as part of a team


• The willingness to participate in training

What the school offers its staff

• A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere


• Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve


• An aspirational curriculum for all students


• A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team


• Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers


• Opportunities for career development

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.