Caretaker

Cornwall Council Jobs and Careers; St. Columb Major; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support

Discounts with retailers

CPD opportunities

Supportive networks

Job summary

Kernow Learning is seeking a Caretaker to start as soon as possible at St Columb Major Academy in Cornwall. This role is 35 hours per week year‑round with 7am–10am and 2:30pm–6:30pm shifts to enable opening and closing of the school, with potential duties across other schools.

The ideal candidate will have building maintenance experience, a clean driving licence, and willingness to uphold health and safety standards. DBS checks and safeguarding procedures apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of general building maintenance.
• Awareness of Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Unlocking the school each morning and evening.
• Assisting in other schools when required.
• Working pattern: 7am–10am and 2:30pm–6:30pm, 5 days a week.

Skills

Building maintenance

Health & safety

Driving licence

Vehicle ownership

Mini bus driving

Job description

Our school motto of ‘happy, hardworking, successful’ is lived out every day by our school community. This motto is reflective of our Trust’s Core Shared Values of Strength, Wisdom, and Courage as well as our Trust Philosophy of ‘work hard, be honest & help others’. Together, these things guide both staff and pupils on a journey of success and achievement. We passionately believe that our children flourish through our close working partnerships with families which we do through maintaining positive relationships and mutual support. We also value the support of the wider community of St Columb and actively seek out ways to keep the school at the heart of the local community.

Job Description

We are seeking a Caretaker to start as soon as possible. The role will be mainly based at St Columb Major Academy but may be required to assist in other schools from time to time. This is a 35 hour per week, year-round, permanent contract. The working pattern will be 7am-10am and 2.30pm-6.30pm, 5 days a week to enable lock up and open up of the school.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of general building maintenance and an awareness of Health and Safety regulations, as well as an enthusiasm and pro‑active attitude to their work. This role will include unlocking the school each morning and evening, Driving licence and own vehicle are essential. Ability to drive a mini bus is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

As well as offering great schools to work in, wonderful children to work with, and fantastic colleagues to work alongside, our Trust is committed to providing colleagues with other benefits that make your employment with Kernow Learning the best it can be. We offer:

• A competitive salary and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A real commitment to wellbeing, including access to 24/7 wellbeing services and employee assistance programme
• Access to discounts with national and local retailers and service providers
• A range of CPD and training opportunities, both internally and externally, learning from local and national speakers and specialists to support your professional growth
• The support and skills of our networks of colleagues both within our schools and our Shared Services teams.

Kernow Learning is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and follows the Safer Recruitment process. The successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment and will be required to undertake checks including an enhanced disclosure through the DBS process, as well as prohibition, S128, and Social Media/online presence checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.

Unfortunately, Kernow Learning is not a sponsoring organisation for overseas candidates. This means that the successful candidate will need to possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations.

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.

Organisation address: St Columb Major Academy, Newquay Rd, Saint Columb TR9 6RW

Contact detail: Kernow Learning HR Team

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.kernowlearning.co.uk