Job Introduction
Start: ASAP
Full Time Post (52 week contract) 20 hours (hours negotiable)
We have an exciting opportunity for a practical person to join our happy and hardworking team as our Caretaker as soon as possible. The role requires a variety of skills and full training will be provided, however just as important are a positive attitude and willingness to learn and work hard. Every day will be varied, so the role will suit someone who likes new challenges and would enjoy being part of a busy school environment.
We can offer you
- Children who enjoy coming to school and demonstrate positive learning behaviours
- A positive community school culture that reflects the school values of Respect, Ambition, Team Work, Integrity, Resilience and Curiosity
- Varied professional development opportunities that allow staff to progress within their careers
- Support from colleagues
In exchange we are asking for someone who can:
- Making sure that our school site provides a safe, well maintained and high-quality learning environment for our children,
- Ensuring that the security and general appearance of our buildings and grounds is maintained to a high standard,
- Liaising pro-actively with external contractors to make sure work is carried through properly and to completion,
- Line managing our team of cleaners,
- Undertaking preventative minor maintenance & repairs, including small painting & decorating jobs,
- Monitoring and ordering cleaning stocks,
- Contributing to an ongoing programme of site maintenance
The ideal candidate will be:
- Enthusiastic with good practical and DIY skills,
- Preferably experienced in a similar role/trade and/or have relevant qualifications, however this is not essential,
- Hard working, reliable and flexible,
- Organised, able to work independently as well as part of a wider team,
- Able to use own initiative and to prioritise workloads,
- Pro-active and a good communicator,
- Committed to taking a pride in their work
- Willing to undertake basic training and open to new ideas.
Cherrywood is a vibrant, diverse and inclusive school which celebrates the rich cultures in our community. We strongly encourage applicants to visit the school so they can see for themselves why this is such an exciting and rewarding place to work.
Application Procedure
CVs cannot be accepted. Please contact Cherrywood Community Primary School, Mayfield Road, Farnborough, GU14 8LH, email t. gray@cherrywood.hants.sch.uk. Alternatively you can call the main office 01252 547896, for an application pack. The application pack can also be found oun our website https://www.cherrywoodprimary.co.uk/vacancies/ * The listing will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
