Caretaker - Brockholes C.E. (C) Junior and Infant School

Schools
Primary Schools
Brockholes CE (C) J & I School
30 hours per week
1
Brockholes Lane, Brockholes, Holmfirth, Holmfirth HD9 7EB
Permanent
Grade 7
£20,601 - £21,766

Brockholes C.E. (C) Junior and Infant School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and capable caretaker who will be pro-active and have a key role in the maintenance and development of our school.

We are looking for someone with a good range of skills to be able to take on the role of building and grounds maintenance, general DIY, security and cleaning.

Duties include:

  • 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 fixed or reported.
  • Cleaning specified areas of the premises and monitoring the cleaners on site.
  • Inspection and testing routines as required by our Health and Safety policies.
  • Overseeing contractors to safely carry out repairs and building works.
  • Co-ordinating and controlling heating systems and report any defects
  • Initiate orders and take receipt of stock
  • Pest and waste control.
  • External grounds and winter maintenance will also be part of your job.

You will need to:
· Have a ‘can-do’ attitude coupled with the practical experience that will enable you to fix and mend as required
· Be able to carry out a wide range of physical tasks that will include lifting and carrying, working at heights etc.
· Be enthusiastic and helpful towards staff and children.
· Be open to training that will enable you to fulfil the role.

Working Pattern

In Term time: Monday to Friday 7.00am- 9.45am and 2.45pm-6:00pm (one person required to work a split shift).

In School holidays - working hours to be negotiated

Annual leave entitlement will need to be taken during school holiday periods.

Full training will be provided. 

Brockholes C E (C) Junior and Infant School is a popular attractive Church School, situated in the village of Brockholes, in the rural Holme Valley of West Yorkshire.

We are a through-primary school with strong links to the Brockholes pre-school situated within our extensive grounds.  The school has a maximum capacity of 210 pupils aged between 4 to 11 years.  The caring ethos of our school is highly valued by our parents and community, and the children are happy and well behaved.

The 2 large playgrounds, field, meadow and copse provide excellent outdoor activity opportunities for learning and sport

Brockholes C E (C) Junior and Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required for this post. 

To apply for this job, please return completed application forms to office@brockholescofe.co.uk

 

 

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

06 January 2023, 11:55 PM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.