School Caretaker

Sfet; Godalming; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join Busbridge Infant School as a School Caretaker. The role is vital in maintaining a safe and engaging environment for children, enhancing their learning experience through well-kept facilities. The school offers a unique outdoor learning space and a modern building designed for optimal education. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may occur promptly.

Responsibilities

• Support the education of children as a School Caretaker.
• Maintain outdoor and indoor learning environments.

Job description

Here is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and self motivated individual to join our team.

Busbridge Infant School is a two-form entry infant school with a nursery. The school boasts wonderful outdoor spaces; a large field, children's play equipment, raised vegetable and flower beds, an amazing Woodland School area accessed through a locked gate with a safe pond, mud kitchen, bug hotel, and a log sitting space for story telling and camp fires. All classes have access to outdoor learning spaces so that children can explore activities both inside and outside the classroom to engage in learning.

Visitors to the school are impressed by the redevelopment of the site. The newly opened building includes the main school's reception waiting area which is located at the front of the school and has access to a disabled toilet. Guests will only be able to gain access to the rest of the school once they are signed in and greeted by the appropriate member of staff. There are a range of designated office spaces, a discreet children's medical area and two stunning, purposely built, Year 2 classes which have incredible facilities designed to improve the learning environment. New corridors blend seamlessly to the existing school which lead to two Early Years Foundation Stage classes and outside learning environment, additional intervention learning spaces, breakout spaces, a large dining hall, school library, cloakrooms and toilet facilities for each class and enabling inside and outside learning environments for all year groups. There are two classes in each year group; Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 with a total number of 180 children.

The School Caretaker role plays a crucial role within our school and in supporting the education of our children. The attached job description outlines the key roles/tasks.

Hours of Work are 36 hours per week.

Please note that we may choose to interview strong candidates on receipt of their forms so early application is advised.

South Farnham Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.