Caretaker NEW Hursthead Junior School Posted yesterday Stockport £24,790 Full Year Expires on 1[...]

Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated caretaker to join a supportive team at a vibrant junior school. The role involves ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the school site, while also contributing to the wider school community. Ideal candidates will be proactive, organized, and able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the school, including evening events. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing environment that values the development of children. If you are committed to excellence and enjoy working with a team, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Staff Team

Wellbeing Initiatives

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with children and staff.
• Organizational skills are essential for managing workload.

Responsibilities

• Secure the site and operate alarm systems.
• Perform general maintenance duties and minor repairs.
• Communicate effectively with the school team and contractors.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

The Kirkstead Education Trust, as an employer, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the school on its behalf. The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and online checks.

Caretaker (with some cleaning responsibilities)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hardworking, reliable and committed caretaker to join our friendly team at Hursthead Junior School.

Hours: 37 hours per week split shift 6.30am to 10.30am (Mon Fri) and 2.30pm 6pm (Mon Thurs) 2.30pm 5.30pm (Fri).

Salary: NJC Scale 3 point 5 £24,790 FTE

Contract: Full time, Full Year, Permanent

The Trustees of the Kirkstead Education Trust at Hursthead Junior School wish to appoint a motivated individual who is highly organised, proactive, flexible and prides themselves on meticulous attention to detail. We are proud of our commitment to the development of the whole child and we would like to recruit a caretaker who can enhance our existing team and promote our REAL wheel values (Responsible, Enthusiastic, Aspirational Leaders).

The successful candidate will demonstrate that he/she is able to:

• Work flexibly with colleagues within a strong team
• Communicate positively and effectively with children, staff, parents and contractors
• Meet constant challenges with enthusiasm, determination, resilience and good humour
• Organise and prioritise their own workload
• Be pro-active and contribute to wider school life

He /she will play an integral part in the safe and efficient operation of the school site, including:

• Securing the site and operating systems such as intruder and fire alarms
• Cleaning to a high standard
• General maintenance duties and minor repairs
• Key holder responsibilities
• Effective communication with the school team and liaison with contractors
• Accurate and effective record keeping
• Preparation/ set up of school events including out of hours meetings and performances

There will be a requirement to work late on certain evenings to accommodate school events as well as to respond to emergency call outs in unsociable hours. We are happy to discuss flexible working with the right candidate. You will be working alongside an external cleaning contractor who will cover designated tasks.

In return, we can offer:

• A learning environment with confident children who thrive on enrichment opportunities
• A supportive, dedicated and friendly staff team
• A Governing Board and Senior Leaders who actively promote wellbeing for all
• Comprehensive, high quality professional development opportunities which embrace change and innovation, and help you to fulfil your potential

Visits to the school are highly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school. Alternatively, prospective candidates can telephone to discuss this position further with Tracy Kendrick, Headteacher on 0161 439 6961.

Closing Date: Friday 16^th May

Interviews: TBC

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with further details of the interview process.

Please note that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.

Hursthead Junior School, Kirkstead Road, Cheadle Hulme,

Cheshire SK8 7PZ

Telephone [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.hursthead-jun.stockport.sch.uk/

Head Teacher: Mrs Tracy Kendrick

Group 3 School NOR 360

Stockport Council Valuing Diversity

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