Caretaker

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4JA

12 days remaining to apply

Start date details
To be agreed
Closing date
12 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 January 2025

Job details

Job role: Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week for 42 weeks per year (Term time only plus 3 weeks) This is a permanent position – 42 weeks per year. The hours of working are 32.5 per week – split into two shifts that include the opening and closing of the school (this is negotiable).
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: D2 (£24,404-£27,269)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The ideal candidate should

be highly motivated
have a flexible approach
be capable of working under pressure and also on their own initiative as required
have excellent DIY skills and a practical aptitude for general building and grounds

maintenance

have a knowledge and understanding of health and safety and be prepared to undertake

relevant training

be a good team player
enjoy working in a school environment.

Duties will include site security and health and safety of the premises and grounds, some cleaning and some decorating, minor repairs and maintenance and some lifting and furniture moving.

There may be over-time hours to cover any activities the school has outside of the working hours for the post.

What the school offers its staff

A small family feel atmosphere
A welcoming and friendly community of committed and supportive staff, governors and parents.
Enthusiastic children who are proud of their school and want to learn.
Occasional flexible working where it is in the interest of the school or employee.

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.