Caretaker – Knaresborough area (Multi-site)
Keeble Gateway Academy, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1TS13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
TBC
Closing date
23 September 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 20 per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £22,366 - £23,114
What skills and experience we're looking for
1. The caretaker and cleaning team as a whole are responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and maintenance of equipment and buildings throughout the school.
2. The post is required to work with tools, cleaning equipment and products which contain chemicals, but the necessary protective clothing will be provided. Also required to work outdoors in all weathers to ensure the school premises is safe.
3. An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English
4. To ensure the security of the building and site, undertaking daily security checks.
5. Act as a designated key holder, providing response to emergency calls.
6. Locking and unlocking of buildings at pre-determined times.
7. To monitor the heating system and report any faults to their Manager.
8. To ensure outside areas are safe / clean, kept free from litter, debris, leaves and that there is safe access to the building during adverse weather conditions eg. snow.
9. To undertake general portering duties whilst on site to include moving furniture & equipment on site.
10.Receive deliveries to the site.
11.To support the maintenance of the building by checking and replacing light fittings, undertaking minor repairs (not requiring a contractor) of a range of equipment and buildings.
12.To assist with cleaning duties as directed.
13.Collect and assemble waste for collection. Communication
14.Communicate effectively with other staff, Directors, Governors, visitors, contractors, pupils and their families/carers.
15.Welcome contractors onto the site and check clearances. Resource/People Management
16.To participate in the training and development and performance management processes within the school.
17.Store equipment and products safely and securely.
18.Ability to carry out informal risk assessments on buildings to identify faults/hazards.
19.Order, stock control and store cleaning and caretaking equipment and products safely and securely. Safeguarding
20.Know about data protection issues in the context of your role.
21.Maintain confidentiality as appropriate.
22.Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people that you are responsible for and come into contact with, by knowing who to report your concerns to.
23.Have an awareness and basic knowledge where appropriate of the most recent legislation. Data Protection
24.To comply with the Trust’s policies and supporting documentation in relation to Data Protection, Information Security and Confidentiality. Customer Service
25.Elevate Multi Academy Trust requires a commitment to equity of access and outcomes, this will include due regard to equality, diversity, dignity, respect and human rights and working with others to keep vulnerable people safe from abuse and mistreatment.
26.Elevate Multi Academy Trust requires that staff offer the best level of service to their customers and behave in a way that gives them confidence. Customers will be treated as individuals, with respect for their diversity, culture and values.
27.Understand your own role and its limits, and the importance of providing care or support.
28.Elevate Multi Academy Trust provides front line services, which recognises the need to respond flexibly to changing demands and circumstances. Whilst this job outline provides a summary of the post, this may need to be adapted or adjusted to meet changing circumstances. Such changes would be commensurate with the grading of the post and would be subject to consultation. All staff are required to comply with Academy Trusts Policies and Procedures.
29.To safeguard and promote the welfare of children for whom you have responsibility or come into contact with, to include adhering to all specified procedures.
30.To carry out your duties with full regard to the Trust’s Equality Policy and Race Equality Scheme.
31.To comply with Health and Safety policies, organisations statements and procedures, report any incidents/accidents/hazards and take pro-active approach to health and safety matters in order to protect both yourself and others.
32.Any other duties of a similar nature related to the post which may be required from time to time.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits of joining our team
- Exclusive discounts and offers at high street and local shops
- 24/7 access to health and wellbeing services
- Free onsite parking
- Over 18% employer pension contribution
- Working alongside a hardworking and committed team
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 HR@elevatemat.org
CVs are not accepted.
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About Keeble Gateway Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 148 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Keeble Gateway Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- HR@elevatemat.org
Keeble Gateway Academy School is a happy and nurturing school, where children are able to
achieve their absolute potential through feeling safe, and valued as individuals. We are looking to
appoint a Class Teacher to join our committed staffing team.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational teacher with a good knowledge of
the primary curriculum who are committed to delivering high standards of teaching and learning
within our academy. The successful candidate will have the ability to provide a high-quality
learning experience as well as the enthusiasm and energy to engage and motivate all pupils.
Keeble Gateway Academy is part of the Elevate Multi-Academy Trust. The Trust prides itself on
achieving high standards which are well above the national average. Keeble Gateway Academy
is looking a driven Class Teacher to continue driving strong standards.
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