Caretaker

About the role

Part-time Caretaker

Payscale: H4/H5 depending on experience
Application Close Date: Friday 30th October
Interview Date: W/C Monday 2nd November
Start Date: ASAP
 

We are looking to appoint an outstanding, highly motivated person with high expectations for the post of Caretaker. The successful applicant will be responsible for carrying out a range of duties, following procedures and practices, relating to the school buildings, grounds and site operation. You will be in charge of ensuring the school environment is maintained to a high standard and will aim to deliver a high quality of service. It is an essential part of your role to liaise with contractors, conduct risk assessments and adhere to health and safety regulations. Candidates will need to be reliable, friendly, patient and have a flexible approach to their work. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team are essential. This post is initially offered as a fixed-term position until 31st August 2027, but may lead to becoming a permanent role.

Brookland Federation is a caring, nurturing and inclusive community where strong relationships enable children to feel safe, confident and inspired. We support the whole child, recognising that wellbeing, nurture, belonging and personal growth are just as important as academic success.

Every aspect of school life is centred around our 3 core values: Be Kind, Be Respectful, Be the Best that you can be.

This post is for 15-20 hours per week at Grade H4/H5 (depending on experience). Your contract will be for 52 weeks per year, annual leave must usually be taken in school holidays. This post involves working a split shift. Working hours are flexible, but will need to incorporate opening the school at 7am and closing at 6pm.

From time to time you may be asked to vary your hours according to events in school. Cover of lettings may also be required, which is paid as extra hours.

Following our latest Ofsted inspection in March 2024. We were delighted to maintain our ‘good’ school status.

"This is a safe, happy and nurturing school. Pupils are keen learners. Staff know the pupils well. They do their best to meet pupils’ individual needs. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. The school treats each pupils as an individual and helps all to shine."   Ofsted March 2024

We also offer the additional benefits of

·         Staff will be entitled to a golden day, which is an additional day of holiday of their choice, every academic year.

·         A dedicated well-being team who offers support to our staff and arrange team events which take place throughout the year.

·         We have an on-site secure staff car park which is provided free of charge.

·         Ongoing professional development and training courses to support staff within their job role and to achieve their potential.

 The Brookland Federation is committed to the wellbeing and safeguarding of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the DBS as part of Hertfordshire County Council’s pre-employment checks.  Please note that additional information referring to the Disclosure and barring Service is in the guidance notes to the application form.  If you are invited to an interview you will receive more information.

We reserve the right to close the application process and/or commence interviews early should a suitable candidate be identified.

 For more information regarding this role please contact our school office directly on 01992 629485 to arrange a school tour to discuss this job role in more depth.