Caretaker (Skilled) - Twynham School

Dorset Council UK; Coleford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

About The Post

We are seeking a skilled Caretaker to join our dynamic Site Team. This presents a unique opportunity for a talented individual to contribute their expertise in shaping an optimal learning environment for both students and staff, thereby supporting Twynham TGS’ commitment to excellence. The Site Team plays a pivotal role in enhancing the overall learning atmosphere, ensuring a secure and conducive space for everyone.

Twynham School holds a distinguished status, enjoying a stellar reputation at both the local and national levels. We are a heavily over-subscribed school where achievement is exceptionally high, students are well-behaved and eager to learn and relationships are very special.

This role is based primarily at Twynham School but you may be required to work occasionally at The Grange School (‘TGS’) too.

This position offers a chance to be an integral part of a renowned educational institution, contributing to its ongoing success and commitment to providing an outstanding learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work within a highly regarding organisation shaping the future for young people across Christchurch
• Play a key role in ensuring calm, organisational effectiveness in an ever-changing and fast-paced environment
• Be responsible for the compliance, safety, cleanliness, maintenance and security of the school site, furnishings and grounds to the expected standards of the Twynham Learning Trust
• Plan, organise, execute and inspect all relevant works relating to the school site
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

What We Can Offer You:

• A vibrant, busy working environment
• The opportunity to join a team focused on improving the campus for students and staff
• Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust

Who We Are Looking For:

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have the relevant experience or qualification to undertake this role
• Possess good communication skills
• Are energetic and highly-motivated
• Want the challenge of working in an educational environment
• Work with energy and enthusiasm
• Have excellent organisation, multi-tasking and scheduling skills
• Embrace our highly supportive and professional culture

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture