Caretaker
The King Alfred School an Academy, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3EE28 days remaining to apply
Job start date
31 March 2025
Closing date
19 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: All Year Round Full time - 37 Hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- TPLTSS3 £27,269 - £27,701 (actual salary, including 10% shift allowance)
Additional allowances
10% shift allowance included in salary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will have;
- Good Literacy and Numerical skills.
- Experience of caretaking or premises management, building cleaning or building management.
- Proactive - identify and solve buildings maintenance issues and general repairs.
- Work in a way that promotes the safety and well-being of children and young people.
What the school offers its staff
At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes..
- The PLaTform- Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
- Healthshield- Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, providing services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
- Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.
- Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.
- CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
- A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
- Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health.
- A Cycle to Work scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Flu vaccinations on site, during the working day, free of charge.
Flexible working opportunities
We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and strive to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply. At our school, we take staff workload seriously and prioritise creating a supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of a local Trust, our staff also benefit from collaborative opportunities and resources that come with being part of a wider community.
Further details about the role
The Priory Learning Trust (Somerset Business Award winner for Employer of the Year 2023) is looking to recruit a Caretaker to work at The King Alfred School - An Academy in Highbridge - rated 'Good' by Ofsted November 2022.
The role will require the successful candidate to work a shift pattern of Late & Early shifts plus alternate Saturday mornings.Join our dedicated team and play a vital role in creating a positive and thriving environment for both staff and learners! Joining our team means becoming part of a group that takes pride in the quality of care and education we provide. The work you do directly impacts our learners' daily experiences and helps create an environment where everyone can succeed.We are seeking an energetic, hardworking, and self-motivated individual to join our Premises Team. In this role, you’ll provide key site services including security, repairs, maintenance, and cleaning, ensuring our school remains a safe, hygienic, and welcoming space for all.
What’s most important is a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well both as part of a team and independently.At TKASA, we look after our colleagues. We offer high quality development opportunities and a supportive, dynamic and diverse workplace, highly supported by a hands-on team in all areas, from support, to teaching, to senior leadership. For support staff at TKASA, we offer a variety of development opportunities - fully funded apprenticeships, cross site working and opportunities to share best practice and experiences across all of our trust schools.
As part of this role, you will;
- Carry out maintenance and/or cleaning routine maintenance tasks as set out in the school’s work schedules to the standards determined by the Facilities Manager and co-operate with any reasonable request for changes to daily work routines, to assist the smooth running of the school.
- Undertake repairs and remedial work.
- Oversee the work of external contractors as required to ensure compliance with The Trust Health & Safety policies.
- Ensure that outside areas are free of obstructions and are safe for pedestrian use, particularly during periods of severe weather conditions.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Priory Learning 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 paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.
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About The King Alfred School an Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1336 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@theplt.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01934 529357
The King Alfred School – an academy and part of the Priory Learning Trust is a thriving 11-18 mixed comprehensive with 1217 students on roll serving the towns of Burnham on Sea and Highbridge.
Arranging a visit to The King Alfred School an Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@theplt.org.uk.
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