Caretaker
Twynham School, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 March 2025 at 8am
Date listed
12 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full and part-time opportunities available Various shift patterns Year-round contract
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 6, salary points 6 - 9 £25,183 to £26,409 (FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
- Work within a highly regarded organisation shaping the future for young people across Christchurch
- Play a key role in ensuring calm, organisational effectiveness in an ever-changing and fast-paced environment
- Be responsible for the compliance, safety, cleanliness, maintenance and security of the school site, furnishings and grounds to the expected standards of the Twynham Learning Trust
- Plan, organise, execute and inspect all relevant works relating to the school site
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
Who we are looking for
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Have the relevant experience or qualification(s) to undertake this role
- Possess good communication skills
- Are energetic and highly-motivated
- Want the challenge of working in an educational environment
- Work with energy and enthusiasm
- Have excellent organisation, multi-tasking and scheduling skills
- Embrace our highly supportive and professional culture
What the school offers its staff
About the Post
We are seeking a Caretaker to join our dynamic Site Team. This presents a unique opportunity for a talented individual to contribute their expertise in shaping an optimal learning environment for both students and staff, thereby supporting Twynham TGS’ commitment to excellence. The Site Team plays a pivotal role in enhancing the overall learning atmosphere, ensuring a secure and conducive space for everyone.
Twynham TGS holds a distinguished status, enjoying a stellar reputation at both the local and national levels. We are a heavily over-subscribed school where achievement is exceptionally high, students are well-behaved and eager to learn and relationships are very special.
We are recruiting Caretakers to work predomiently at either Twynham School or The Grange School. Whichever site you are based at, you may be required to work occasionally at the other school, as we are one collaborative team.
This position offers a chance to be an integral part of a renowned educational institution, contributing to its ongoing success and commitment to providing an outstanding learning environment.
What we can offer you
- A vibrant, busy working environment
- The opportunity to join a team focused on improving the campuses for students and staff
- Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free on-site parking
- The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
- Aim high
- Keep improving
- Don’t leave anyone behind
- See the bigger picture
Further details about the role
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison brown on 01202495716 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies. Please state on your application form whether you are applying to work at Twynham School, The Grange School or if you would be happy to be based at either.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 19th March 2025 at 8am. Interviews will be held on Friday 21st March 2025. However, we reserve the right to interview and/or appoint strong candidates before this, so we encourage you to apply early.
Commitment to safeguarding
We value diversity and inclusiveness. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities. We don't discriminate on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/nationality, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. We'll only consider people who can evidence their right to work in the UK. We're committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes to safeguard children. We undertake enhanced criminal records checks before appointment. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Twynham School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1771 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Twynham School website
- Email address
- recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
- Phone number
- 01202495716
Twynham School is an exceptionally special place; a school which believes in the unlimited potential of every child, where people are valued above all and ultimately a place where every child can be successful. Our long-tradition of success is built on two vital pillars; high quality teaching and learning and, most importantly, the value we place on the very special relationships between students and staff.
Arranging a visit to Twynham School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@twynhamlearning.com.
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