Caretaker - Flatts Nursery School

This is a permanent post that is term-time only (including Inset days).  It is to commence as soon as possible.  Working pattern is a split shift for 20 hours per week during term time Monday to Friday, we would welcome the opportunity to negotiate the exact timings to accommodate a candidate’s work-life balance. There will also be a requirement to work an extra 10 days across the school holidays. 

Flatts Nursery School is a unique setting providing high quality and inclusive education in central Dewsbury. A vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and self-starting individual to join our team of support staff.  The successful candidate will be a key member in helping the Head Teacher to ensure the highest levels of Health and Safety for our School Community.

The key functions of the role are:

• Opening up the school premises and grounds and ensuring they are safe and fit for use before the start of the school day.
• Closing and securing the school premises and grounds whilst leaving them in the best condition for the following day with any minor faults actioned.
• Cleaning pre-determined areas of the premises and monitoring the cleaner(s) on site.
• Assisting the Head Teacher with Health & Safety management by carrying out and documenting inspection, testing and monitoring routines as required by our Health and Safety policies.
• Organise and oversee contractors to safely carry out repairs and rectify defects.

You will need to:

• Have practical ‘hands-on’ EXPERIENCE that will lend itself to such a role – the ability to fix and mend is essential.
• Have the physical ABILITY to be able to carry out a wide range of physical tasks that will include litter picking, seasonal leaf clearance, lifting and carrying, working at heights etc. 
• Present a positive ATTITUDE and act as a role model to our children.

In return we can offer you a warm and welcoming school community.

We also offer:

• All training necessary e.g. in Asbestos management, working at heights, Health & Safety etc.
• All necessary tools and equipment
• Term-time plus 10 days working

To apply: please return completed application forms to office@flattsnursery.co.uk before the closing date.  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Visits to the school are possible by prior appointment only which can be made by contacting the School on 01924 456771.