Caretaker

St Michael's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy , Manchester, Lancashire, M45 8NJ

14 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
29 September 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 September 2024

Job details

Job role: Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: Grade 3 Spine Point 5 £23,500 (Actual Salary)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St. Michael’s RC Primary School are currently seeking a Caretaker. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

The post holder will be responsible for the security, maintenance, cleaning and safety of the school, responding to any emergencies.

It is essential that any new members of staff share our aims and values and are able to work effectively as part of a team and independently, using their own initiative.

We are seeking an individualwith

Experience of working in maintenance/trades
Experience of undertaking DIY, including the use of hand and power tools e.g., drills
Problem solving skills and ability to use judgement to interpret information and make decisions
Ability to keep calm in emergency situations
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to undertake tasks that require physical effort, e.g., lifting, portage duties, working at height
Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with colleagues and children
Ability to complete documentation essential for the duties of the post
Ability to undertake minor building repairs, DIY, and general maintenance
Ability to prioritize and work to deadlines
Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures, safe working practices and risk assessments, e.g., COSHH, working at height, manual handling.
Understanding of the importance of safeguarding/ child protection procedures when working with children
Able to work flexibly, including evening and weekend meetings as required
Ability to relate to and promote the ethos of the school
Willingness to update skills and knowledge by undertaking training as required
Flexible in approach and able to meet the changing demands of the role
The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

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.