Caretaker

Penketh South Community Primary School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 2PN

8 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 February 2025

Job details

Job role: Catering, cleaning and site management
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Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: Fixed term Contract (possibility of extension) 22.5 hours per week (1.30pm – 6pm Mon-Fri, with some degree of flexibility required) Holidays 26 days per year (rising to 31 days after 5 years’ service)
Contract type: Fixed term - 6 months
Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 5 SPC 8-14, £25,992 - £28,642 pro-rata per annum. Actual Salary £15,805

What skills and experience we're looking for

The governing body of Penketh South Community Primary and Nursery School is looking for a competent and enthusiastic handy person to fulfil the role of Caretaker across our school site. The post is for a part time caretaker to work 5 x afternoons per week with flexibility to also cover additional hours if required. The successful candidate will be proactive, highly motivated and responsible for the efficient running of the site including safety, maintenance and outside areas. This role would see the successful candidate form part of our Maintenance Team for the school and be supported from staff across The Challenge Academy Trust.

Applicants must be able to work as part of a vibrant, committed team, communicate effectively with children, staff, governors, parents and contractors and display adherence to established safety policies and procedures.

Overall Job Description

Security of our School Premises
Supervision and Management
General Maintenance
Porterage
Health & Safety
Training
Grounds Maintenance
Holiday Duties
Customer Care

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

A welcoming and friendly community of committed and supportive staff, governors and parents.
Enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school
Full training in all aspects of school maintenance, operations and Health and Safety

During School holidays, hours are more flexible and can be arranged in discussion with the Headteacher. Leave entitlement is 26 days per year (rising to 31 days after 5 years) between 1st September – 31st August. All holidays are to be taken during school closure periods.

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.