Caretaker Level 3 - Aberaeron Comprehensive School

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberaeron; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking a lettings caretaker for Aberaeron Comprehensive School. The role involves ensuring safety, security, and maintenance of school premises, with flexible hours preferred. Candidates will receive employee benefits, including a pension scheme. Ideal for individuals looking for a supportive work environment in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety, security and maintenance of the School buildings and outdoor areas.
• Assist in low level maintenance tasks as requested by the Site Manager.

Job description

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Aberaeron Comprehensive School is a friendly, vibrant and naturally bilingual school which reflects the ethos and culture of the local area. We take pride in our long history of academic and extra-curricular successes and the personal support that every pupil enjoys.

The Governing Body of Aberaeron Comprehensive School is seeking to appoint a lettings caretaker who will work semi-independently to ensure the safety, security and maintenance of the School buildings and outdoor areas, including playing fields.

There will also be occasions when the Site Manager may request the Caretaker to assist in low level maintenance tasks.

The right candidate will, ideally, live locally and be able to work flexible hours.

Any candidate is welcome to contact the Site Manager for an informal discussion – 01545 570 217

In exchange for your skills and commitment, we will offer you a range of employee benefits including, a generous pension contribution scheme. More information about our wide-range of employee benefits can be found here.

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development

Where you\'ll work

Schools and Culture

We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:

• School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
• Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
• Pupil Wellbeing:Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
• Education Governance: Data ; Governor Support, Policy support
• School Admissions
• Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
• Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
• Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.
• Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training

Aberaeron is a picture perfect harbour town and is one of Ceredigion\'s best loved holiday destinations with fashionable places to stay and eat.