Assistant Caretaker

Parkfield Primary School, London, NW4 3PJ

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  28 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Term Time Only Monday - Friday, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Spinal points 3-4: £27,729 – £28,120
• Actual salary: £10,410.34 – £10,557.13

What skills and experience we're looking for

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a new Assistant Caretaker at Parkfield Primary School to support the Site Manager.

Our new Assistant Caretaker will work at the end of each school day carrying out duties to ensure the site is safe and ready for the next school day, whilst supervising the work of a cleaning team. The role will also include the responsibility of locking up the site at the end of the day.

The role is daily, term time only, 3.30-6.30pm, with opportunities for occasional overtime to cover lettings or if the Site Manager is absent.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Hands-on and practical support from our experienced and accessible leadership team and TEFAT Head Office team

• A school committed to inclusive education with an ethos focused on success for all

• The opportunity to work as part of a team that is committed to ensuring the best possible start for all children

• Enthusiastic children with a love of learning, and their school community

• Opportunities for professional development to ensure your success

• A parent community that is supportive of the school and its aims

• A strong and supportive multi-academy trust: The Elliot Foundations Academy Trust (TEFAT).

Applicants will only be considered with a completed application. CVs are not accepted. Please refer to the job description and person specification when applying to evidence the criteria. Applications must be completed using the application form attached as well as a letter of application.

Further details about the role

Parkfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and behave in a way which reflects this.

Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding pre-employment checks including a Barred List check, Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.

Please note, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post of employment if you are barred from working with children and young people.

Closing date: Friday, 28 February by 12pm.

Interview: Upon receipt of strong applications

Start date: As soon as possible

Commitment to safeguarding

At Parkfield we are committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child as well as supporting their families. We have rigorous safeguarding procedures in place. Any offer of a position will be subject to the appropriate checks.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to dkrasniqi@parkfieldprimary.org

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Assistant Caretaker Person Spec.pdf - 110 KB (opens in new tab)

Assistant Caretaker Job Description.pdf - 212 KB (opens in new tab)

About Parkfield Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 482 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Parkfield Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: dkrasniqi@parkfieldprimary.org
• Phone number: 0208 202 0454
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parkfield-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Parkfield is a two form entry Primary Academy in North West London. 94% of the children speak more than one language and between them they can speak over 50. Our curriculum is designed to be challenging but at the same time fun and creative. We start from the children's many experiences and offer them as wide a range of opportunities as possible.

Arranging a visit to Parkfield Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dkrasniqi@parkfieldprimary.org.

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