Caretaker
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Job start date
6 January 2025
Closing date
8 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 36 hours or 22.5 hours per week - please see below for working patterns; 36 hours a week – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6:30 am -10:00 am and 2:30 pm to 6:15 pm and Wednesday 6.30 till 10:00 and 2:30 pm till 6:00 OR 22.5 hours a week – Monday to Friday 6:30 am – 9:00 am and 3:30 pm to 5.30 pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £24,275 and £26,777 (FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Horsell Village School has an exciting opportunity for a committed Caretaker to join our fantastic team.
We are looking for a Caretaker who is able to work proactively to manage the school site and grounds and ensure that any issues are resolved quickly and efficiently. The successful candidate will be able to undertake minor repairs to a high standard and be able to liaise with contractors when needed. A good understanding of Health and Safety best practice is also desired.
Working Hours
The Caretaker will be on a 52 week contract. Annual leave for the first 2 years is 26 days per annum.
There is some flexibility with the working hours, examples of possible working arrangements are: -
36 hours a week – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6:30 am -10:00 am and 2:30 pm to 6:15 pm and Wednesday 6.30 till 10:00 and 2:30 pm till 6:00
OR
22.5 hours a week – Monday to Friday 6:30 am – 9:00 am and 3:30 pm to 5.30 pm
Salary
The Pay range for this role is SWAN Support 4.2 to 5.2, dependant on experience.
The actual salary will be dependant on the number of working hours and pay grade. As an example,
If you work 36 hours paid at SWAN Support Grade 4.2, your annual salary will be £24,275 (full time equivalent is £24,275)
If you work 22.5 hours paid at SWAN Support Grade 5.2, your annual salary will be £16,735.63 (full time equivalent is £26,777)
WE OFFER:
- The opportunity of working with a supportive and friendly team.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience of working as a Caretaker or Site/Premises Manager, or within a similar role.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Good time management, with ability to prioritise tasks.
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL:
- Demonstrate relevant ‘DIY skills’ in order to carry out minor repairs.
- Demonstrate knowledge of correct moving and handling procedures and be physically able to carry out the physical aspects of the role
- Demonstrate knowledge of Health and Safety relevant to premises management.
- Demonstrate good communication skills.
- Be a team player.
Start date: Monday, 6th January 2025
Closing date for applications: Friday, 8th November 2024
Interview date: To be confirmed
Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt and for an exceptional candidate an appointment may be made before the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended that if you wish to apply for this position, you do so as soon as possible.
All candidates are encouraged to come and see the school. Please call the school if you would like to arrange a visit. Please note the school is closed for half-term from 28th October to 1st November 2024.
Applications should be made by downloading the Application Form (please note that CVs will not be accepted).
The Horsell Village School is part of The SWAN Trust, a multi-academy trust comprised of ten Woking Schools (all within the Primary Phase). We have a shared ethos and work collaboratively to provide the best possible opportunities for all pupils across the Trust.
Safeguarding Statement
The Horsell Village School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to demonstrably share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to supply details of any unspent convictions and conditional cautions and any spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e., that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). If you are appointed, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
All schools within The SWAN Trust welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
What the school offers its staff
- The opportunity of working with a supportive and friendly team.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Horsell Village School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 268 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Horsell Village School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@swantrust.co.uk
Arranging a visit to The Horsell Village School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@swantrust.co.uk.
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