Caretaker
Sprowston Community Academy, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8NEThis job expired on 18 December 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
January 2024
Closing date
18 December 2023 at 9am
Date listed
6 December 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,500.00 - £23,893.00 Annually (Actual)
Caretaker job summary
Vacancy: Caretaker
Salary Scale D5 to D6 - £23,500 - £23,893
All year round, permanent, 37 hours per week
“Being the best version of Sprowston that we can be”
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, friendly, self-motivated and conscientious caretaker to join our estates team based at Sprowston Community Academy. Duties include carrying out basic maintenance, building repairs and keeping the school and grounds clean, safe and tidy. We welcome applicants with experience of working within a caretaker or maintenance role ideally within a school environment. It is essential that applicants have good administrative, communication and ICT skills along with a good understanding of legislation and regulatory compliance as it applies to school premises such as Health & Safety, COSHH, asbestos and legionella.
Applicants should possess excellent attention to detail and organisational skills along with a flexible approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a busy team. Personal qualities are of paramount importance and the person appointed is expected to be approachable, professional and reliable.
Sprowston Community Academy is a growing 11-18 school serving the Northeast of Norwich. We are exceptionally proud of our place within the local community and our strong local reputation reflects this. We are an inclusive school and believe passionately that students need o be equipped as good citizens as well as good learners. The successful applicant will work with us to fully promote this ethos whilst also striving for academic excellence.
The hours for this post will be 37 hours per week, all year round. Worked Monday to Thursday 7.00am to 3.00pm & Friday 7.30am to 3.00pm. Flexibility is essential to cover absence.
For further information about Sprowston Community Academy, please visit the website sprowstoncommunityacademy.co.uk
To apply please select the ‘Apply now’ button and enter your details.
Please include in the personal statement section of your application why you believe you are suitable for this role in terms of skill, experience and personal qualities.
You must “Submit” your fully completed application by the closing date/time.
Closing date: Monday 18th December - 9.00am Interviews: TBC
This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and attend a Warner Interview. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. If applicable the following will be required: a certificate of good conduct, for teaching posts, a letter of professional standing from the professional regulating authority in the country in which the applicant has worked.We are an equal opportunities employer.
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.
About Sprowston Community Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1655 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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