CARETAKER FULL TIME - MULTI-SITE ROLE
Highfield Littleport Academy, Ely, CB6 1LJ21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
24 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,598.00 - £25,183.00 Annually (Actual)
CARETAKER FULL TIME - MULTI-SITE ROLE job summary
Full Time Caretaker working in a Multi-site role required ASAP
Highfield Littleport Academy is part of The Active Learning Trust. We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and committed Caretaker to join our friendly school.
Can you hit the ground running and work flexibly within the team to do what it takes to support our pupils to ensure the site is safe and clean?
The actual salary for this post is between £24,598 and £25,183. The successful candidate would work a minimum of 20 hours per week based at Highfield Littleport Academy, with the remaining hours worked at other ALT schools in the area. This position is all year round.
Previous working knowledge of a school site team environment is highly desirable however we also welcome applications from individuals who can transfer their skill-set into this exciting role.
Main purpose
To carry out cleaning and site maintenance duties in and around the academy as directed. To deliver a clean and safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
Cleaning and Preparation
Undertake cleaning duties which may include dusting, emptying bins, picking up litter, sweeping, washing, vacuuming, scrubbing, buffing, polishing, toilet cleaning in areas of the academy
Oversee and undertake cleaning operations
Oversee and undertake preparation of rooms and appropriate work areas
Resources
Monitor stock levels and inform manager of requirements
Restocking facilities e.g. soap, paper towels
Store all equipment and chemicals used in the appropriate manner
Act as designated key holder for academy premises
Deal with minor security/safety issues
Maintenance
Undertake general site maintenance and basic equipment repair
Perform temporary and minor repairs/maintenance
Maintain grounds as necessary e.g. light work such as mow, trim and weed
Undertake basic DIY and courier duties
Report major faults/repairs/maintenance to the line manager
Operate systems such as heating, cooling
Systems, Policies and Procedures
Work to expected standards and complete work within required timescales
Assists with setting standards
Candidates called for interview please note that references will be requested once you have confirmed your attendance for interview.
The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from people of all races, nationalities and ethnicities.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact the school to arrange a mutually convenient time.
We only accept applications submitted online via My New Term, our chosen applicant tracking system, and which are completed before the closing deadline. Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance.
Applying for the job
Using the application form
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
About Highfield Littleport Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 137 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Highfield Littleport Academy website (opens in new tab)
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