School Caretaker: Maintenance, Safety & Site Upkeep

The Mill; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

We are looking to appoint, as soon as possible, an outstanding, hard-working and enthusiastic Caretaker to join our school team. We are looking for an enthusiastic semi-skilled craftsman with a keen eye for detail and a passion for health and safety to support with day-to-day maintenance as well as the upkeep and security of our amazing school site.

What the school offers its staff

• A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
• Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
• An aspirational curriculum for all students
• A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
• Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers
• Opportunities for career development
• A warm welcoming and friendly school community
• A modern and well-maintained building
• The support of an enthusiastic, ambitious and dedicated team of staff and governors
• The privilege to work alongside well-behaved and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.

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), suitability to work with children, medical, satisfactory online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, and satisfactory references. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the school for a mutually agreed time.

At Mill Lane every person is respected for being unique but together we create our global family. Pupils told OFSTED "You can be who you want to be at Mill Lane, we are all different and all equal!" A melting pot of cultures, Mill Lane is at the heart of a diverse community and has an active and committed set of staff, governors and parents.