Caretaker
The Cowbit St Mary's (Endowed) CofE Primary, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6AE16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday to Friday - 10 hours a week 1 hour in the morning to open up school and 1 hour in the evening to lock up.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- G4 9-12
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint someone who will really care for our school, ensuring it looks its best, is safe and exemplifies the high expectations we have of our children. The Caretaker will carry out a range of duties, to ensure safety, security and maintenance of the site and premises.
The hours are 10 hours per week, working in a split shift of an hour in the morning to open up and an hour in the evening to lock up. There are opportunities for overtime when projects are needed.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Maintain the security of the premises and its contents, including the operation of fire and intruder alarms. Complete and record statutory health and safety checks.
Be a trustworthy key holder responsible for the daily opening, closing and security of the site.
To be responsible for the ordering, cleaning equipment and materials and
the secure storage thereof.
Provide routine development and maintenance i.e., minor decoration, repairs and those tasks which would not normally require the services of an outside contractor.
Be available to attend the school in cases of emergency outside the working week e.g. intruders, fire, weather damage.
To complete duties which are within the capability of the Caretaker and for which the appropriate tools will be made available, and to report defects of the fabric of the building.
To ensure that all external areas, paths and drives remain free from litter
and hazardous materials and that all drains and gullies are free flowing and
clean as appropriate. To clear pathways of snow and apply salt when
required keeping records of this action.
To be responsible for the regular checking and testing of the fire alarm
warning system sounders in line with fire safety guidance, recording the event and any issues arising. Checking heating, water and testing battery banks for
emergency lights where relevant.
The successful candidate will need to be reliable, highly motivated and an enthusiastic individual with a strong team ethic. A flexible attitude to work and ‘can do’ attitude is essential, along with an ability to communicate effectively with staff and visitors to the school.
Relevant training will be provided.
Applications must be submitted by Friday 21st February 2025.
Interviews will take place: Tuesday 25th February 2025.
If you are interested in the above role, please complete and submit an application form. Application packs are available from the school website http://www.cowbit.lincs.sch.uk/news/vacancies.html or by contacting the school. Completed applications should be returned to Mrs Matthews, Administrator at office@cowbit.lincs.sch.uk Telephone 01406 380369.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS check, Pre-employment Health Check and supportive references. All pre-employment checks undertaken are in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education.’
CVs will not be accepted. Application forms must be fully completed. We reserve the right to interview sooner than the closing date for strong candidates.
All shortlisted applicants will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer awelcoming, supportive, professional staff team.
Flexible working opportunities
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS check, Pre-employment Health Check and supportive references. All pre-employment checks undertaken are in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education.’
CVs will not be accepted. Application forms must be fully completed. We reserve the right to interview sooner than the closing date for strong candidates.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@cowbit.lincs.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
About The Cowbit St Mary's (Endowed) CofE Primary
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 76 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@cowbit.lincs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01406 380369
Cowbit St Mary’s Church of England Primary School is a small (PAN of 12), inclusive school on the outskirts of Spalding. We pride ourselves on our Christian values as well as our friendly, welcoming staff and pupils.
Arranging a visit to The Cowbit St Mary's (Endowed) CofE Primary
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@cowbit.lincs.sch.uk.
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