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Caretaker

Oak Lodge School, London, N2 0QY

This job expired on 15 February 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 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: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31524 to £35448

What skills and experience we're looking for

Barnet Special Education Trust are seeking a proactive, enthusiastic and versatile Caretaker to work at Oak Lodge School in East Finchley. The principal purpose of this role is to provide a safe learning environment for all students, a pleasant working environment for all staff and a welcoming environment for all visitors. The Caretaker will report to the Facilities Manager and work as part of the Trust Estates Team.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Good generic building maintenance skills/DIY skills (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, decorating etc) Skilled trades professionals are welcome to apply.
• Working knowledge of health & safety rules and regulations.
• A driving license (will be required to drive school minibus).
• IT literacy to operate systems such as alarm panels.
• A shared commitment to improving outcomes for young people with learning disabilities and awareness of how a well-maintained premises and environment can support this objective.
• Ability to work independently, using initiative and to work well as part of a team to help deliver the estates strategy and support the wider aims of the Trust.

What the school offers its staff

Barnet Special Education Trust is an organisation where all staff feel happy valued and supported. We can offer the ideal candidate the following:

• A locally competitive salary between £31524 and £35448 for a caretaking role which will reflect the skills and experience of the applicant.
• Training opportunities for career development.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme with “Education Support” service
• The experience of working with our wonderful young people and friendly staff teams within our BSET community.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Barnet Special Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. 

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About Oak Lodge School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 188 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oak Lodge School website
• Email address: vacancies@bsentrust.org
• Phone number: 02084446711
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oak-lodge-school

Special Needs Academy 11-19 years

Arranging a visit to Oak Lodge School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@bsentrust.org.

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