Caretaker

Shorefields; Witham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join a vibrant school community. In this role, you will manage the premises and grounds, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff. The ideal candidate will have a background in maintenance skills such as electrical work, plumbing, or gardening, and will thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere. With a commitment to high standards and community involvement, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the educational environment. If you are passionate about making a difference and enjoy hands-on work, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical, plumbing, gardening, carpentry, or decoration.
• Caretaking or facilities management experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for premises management and groundskeeping.
• Perform caretaking duties and ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Electrical skills

Plumbing skills

Gardening skills

Carpentry skills

Decoration skills

Caretaking experience

Facilities management experience

Teamwork

Job description

Position Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Full-time

Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 21/05/2025 Midday

Date of Interviews: Tuesday 27th May 2025

Contract Details: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

About Chadwell St Mary Primary School

Chadwell St Mary Primary School is a happy and welcoming school seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Caretaker to join our busy team. The successful candidate will be responsible for premises management, groundskeeping, and caretaking duties. We value initiative, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience in a school's site team is beneficial but not essential.

Candidate Requirements

• Background in electrical, plumbing, gardening, carpentry, or decoration skills.
• Caretaking or facilities management experience, ideally in a school setting or related trade.
• Hard-working, resilient, and capable of responding positively to multiple demands.
• Adaptable and confident team player.

Why Join Chadwell St Mary Primary School?

We are a high-achieving school with a positive ethos, committed to providing outstanding learning opportunities. Our recent Ofsted inspection highlighted our high standards and positive community relationships, with recognition of our trajectory towards an Outstanding rating.

Our school fosters respect, responsibility, and resilience, ensuring pupils feel safe and valued. Staff, pupils, and parents are actively involved in continuous school improvement.

About SWECET

South West Essex Community Education Trust is dedicated to providing the best start in life for pupils, supporting high-quality education and fostering a culture of excellence, diversity, and development. We value our colleagues and prioritize their wellbeing, supporting them through our SWECET Wellbeing Charter.

If you are energetic and passionate about education, we welcome your application. Visits are encouraged; please email [e-mail] to arrange.

We are committed to safeguarding children and young people, requiring all staff to undergo child protection screening, including DBS checks.

Additional Information

Our school is vibrant, well-behaved, and closely connected with families. We are part of the South West Essex Community Education Trust, which includes William Edwards School, Stifford Clays Primary, and Deneholm Primary.

All appointments are subject to safeguarding procedures, including necessary checks and clearances.

Contact Details

Tina Gale
River View
Chadwell St Mary, Grays
Essex, RM16 4DH
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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