Caretaker / Handyman

Queen's Drive Infant School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2UU

91 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Hours: 37.5 per week Monday to Friday 7:30am-4pm term time only plus 10 additional days over the year to complete additional maintenance / oversee tradespeople. The post may also require occasional over time hours.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Salary Grade 6 – Point 7 – 12 (£19,646.92 – £21,515.08 pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking someone who:

• Can work independently using their own initiative and can actively resolve issues without direct instruction.

• Has a very good knowledge of general maintenance and repair.

• Has good DIY skills and can also complete porter age and cleaning works with a good knowledge of COSHH

• Has an excellent eye for detail and expects high standards of themselves and others.

• Has a good knowledge of health and safety policies and practices.

• Is open, honest and reliable, and has a good sense of humour.

• Recognises the importance of safeguarding the pupils at all times and is vigilant in ensuring this is maintained at all times.

• Is able to form excellent relationships with those within the school community and can contribute to the creation of a safe, positive environment that is conducive to the promotion of learning.

• Is self-motivated, energetic and has a flexible approach to the role.

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer you:

• An exciting and challenging professional opportunity.

• Dedicated, hardworking colleagues.

• Pupils with a very positive attitude towards learning, who are proud of their school

• A committed and supportive Board of Governors

• A commitment and a culture of developing potential through continuing professional development

Further details about the role

Enquiries and an application pack please email: s.bell@queensdrive.peterborough.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: Friday 27th September 12pm

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Successful applicants will be subject to a ‘Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Check’

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.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to s.bell@queensdrive.peterborough.sch.uk

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.

Caretaker - Handyperson - Person Specification.pdf - 295 KB (opens in new tab)

About Queen's Drive Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 235 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Queen's Drive Infant School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: s.bell@queensdrive.peterborough.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01733343914
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queen-s-drive-infant-school (opens in new tab)

Queen's Drive Infant School is a vibrant inner city school that is well resourced. We have a caring ethos, and excellent curriculum & happy children.

Arranging a visit to Queen's Drive Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.bell@queensdrive.peterborough.sch.uk.

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