
Lead Caretaker
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7SDThis job expired on 3 October 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
3 October 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 September 2022
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 36 hrs
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26-£30k (option to join the LGPS pension scheme - currently 21% employer contribution)
Lead Caretaker job summary
This new role will give you a fantastic step up and develop your career and to share best practice to develop caretaking services across our Trust.
The role will not only have responsibility forQueen Eleanor’s School (base location)and our Trust HQ but will also take on additionalTrust wide responsibilities to develop and improve our caretaking services. A flexible approach to the role will be required as this role will be expected to cover caretaking services in the event of staff absences or vacancies at any Trust school.
Family accommodationin Guildford is provided for this role for the better performance of duties.Travel expensesto other Trust sites will be paid in line with our expenses policy. All schools are within 40 minutes travelling distance of the provided accommodation.
Responsibilities:
- To take on a lead caretaking role across the Trust to include supporting colleagues and covering caretaking duties at other Trust schools as required.
- To provide a security and caretaking service to our schools to minimise risks to the health and safety of those using the school site.
- To ensure the cost-effective use of materials and equipment and participate in the efficient and economic use of the school premises.
- To plan and manage an ongoing maintenance programme of work.
Key Accountabilities
1.Lead Caretaking
2.Cleaning
3.Site Maintenance
4.Security
5. Portering
6. Monitoring
7.Cost Effectiveness
You will :
- Comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection, confidentiality and data protection and report any concerns to the appropriate person.
- Contribute to the overall aims and targets of the school.
- Maintain a professional attitude when liaising with staff, visitors, parents and children.
- Undertake training as required.
- Carry out any other similar duties as required by the Senior Leadership Team
Commitment to safeguarding
Queen Eleanor's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, volunteers, committee members and visitors to share this commitment. We recognise that all adults, including temporary staff, volunteers and committee members, have a full and active part to play in protecting our students from harm, and that the child or young person’s welfare is our paramount concern.
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About Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 354 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Queen Eleanor's Church of England School website
- Email address
- hr@goodshepherdtrust.org.uk
I would like to welcome you to Queen Eleanor's C of E Junior School where every child is valued as a unique individual. We believe all children have the right to enjoy and achieve to the best of their ability in a safe, happy and secure environment. At Queen Eleanor's, the safeguarding of children is our highest priority.
We believe that it is important to build up close relationships with the children based on mutual understanding and respect, and visitors to the school frequently comment on the friendly, calm atmosphere created by the children and staff. We have a strong partnership with our families and this supports and encourages each child to reach their potential. We appreciate our families' involvement in school activities and share the children's success and progress.
Queen Eleanor's is a Church of England School and we have strong links with our local churches and Guildford Cathedral. The spiritual development of our children is extremely important to us and we provide many opportunities, within school, for our children to develop spiritually. Our school vision is: To provide a caring, supportive community, grounded in a Christian ethos, where children are inspired to explore their potential and develop skills for life. Children of all faiths and those who have no faith are welcomed into the Queen Eleanor's Family.
We celebrate the diversity within our school and believe that every child and adult is special to God and uniquely made in his image. We strive to ensure that all members of our community understand their worth and value.
'Encourage one another and build each other up.' Thessalonians 5:11
We uphold Christian Values and these are embedded in PSHE and SMSC and throughout the curriculum along with our school values of: Honesty, Trust, Kindness and Respect.
Prospective parents are warmly invited to make an appointment with our office to see the school in action and to meet our wonderful children.
I look forward to welcoming you to Queen Eleanor's.
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