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Teaching Vacancies; Church Stretton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Flexible working pattern

Induction and on-the-job training

Health & safety training

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Supportive environment

Job summary

Church Stretton School is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join its site team on-site at Church Stretton. The successful candidate will provide general maintenance and caretaking support across the school site, working under senior staff to keep premises safe, clean, well-maintained and welcoming for students, staff and visitors.

A range of staff benefits including Local Government Pension Scheme, induction/training, health and safety training and an Employee Assistance Programme are offered,

Qualifications

• Experience as a caretaker or facilities support.
• Basic maintenance and safety knowledge.
• Ability to follow schedules and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Lock/unlock school buildings and areas.
• Carry out maintenance tasks per schedule to keep premises in good order.
• Ensure premises are clean, safe and welcoming for all.
• Undertake minor repairs e.g. plumbing, bulbs, drains.
• Assist with minor improvement work as directed by Headteacher.

Skills

Caretaker experience

Maintenance

Safety awareness

Lock/unlock

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Caretaker to join our site team at Church Stretton School.

The successful candidate will work under the instruction and guidance ofappropriate seniorstaff to provide general maintenance and caretaking support across the school site. This isan important rolein helping to ensure that the school premises are safe, secure, clean,well-maintainedand welcoming for students,staffand visitors.

Main Duties

• Lock / unlock school buildings and areas.
• To carry out various maintenance duties to ensure that the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises is satisfactory, as per specific schedule for your school.
• Ensure that satisfactory levels of caretaking, cleanliness and hygiene are achieved and maintained through the whole of the premises.
• Undertake minor / simple repairs e.g. minor plumbing, changing light bulbs, unblocking drains.
• To carry out minor improvement work e.g. erecting shelves, notice boards, bookshelves etc. as agreed with the Headteacher.

Further duties and responsibilities can be found on the Job Description which are on the school website Church Stretton School - Vacancies

What the school offers its staff

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Flexible working pattern e.g. 29.5 hours, 4 days/week year-round or 37 hours, 5 days/week term-time to be discussed at interview
• Induction and on-the-job training for the caretaker role
• Health & safety training (e.g., first aid, fire safety, manual handling)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)– Confidential counselling and support services.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment where your contribution is valued

Are you a hands-on problem-solver who thrives on variety? If so, this role could be perfect for you. No two days are the same – you will have new challenges and make a real impact every day.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.