School Caretaker - Carlton Junior & Infant School

Schools
Primary Schools
Carlton Junior and Infant School
30 hours per week
1
Carlton Junior and Infant School Upper Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2DQ
Temporary
Fixed Term appointment until 23/10/2023
Grade 7
£20,601 - £21,766

To commence as soon as possible, the pupils, parents, staff and governors of Carlton Junior & Infant School are searching for a new part time caretaker.

Carlton Junior & Infant School is a popular and innovative single form entry primary school and we are surrounded by spacious grounds, with varied opportunities for outdoor learning and play.

Are you:

  • Highly motivated?
  • Willing to participate in the wider life of our school?
  • An enthusiastic team player?
  • Ready to rise to the challenge of maintaining our school building and grounds to high standard?

 

If you are, we can offer you:

  • A positive school culture and a welcoming team of supportive colleagues.
  • Enthusiastic children who are well behaved, polite and eager to learn.
  • A positive partnership with parents, governors and the wider community.
  • A commitment to support your continuing professional development.

 

About the role:

The role of caretaker is a key position, ensuring the smooth running of the school. You will be responsible for the maintenance of health and safety, cleanliness and security. The successful candidate will work closely with the headteacher, governors, the school business manager and colleagues in the local authority.

Caretaking duties will include:

  • Lock/unlock and carry out security checks on the school buildings and site;
  • Carry out and record statutory checks and help maintain Health & Safety records;
  • Maintain the school property and grounds to a high standard: including leading a small team of cleaning staff and undertaking some cleaning duties
  • Monitor site stock, order supplies and handle/move deliveries;
  • Carry out DIY and general site work.

The successful candidate will have practical experience in building and maintenance and will have a good understanding of health & safety. They will also be required to act as a key holder.

Working hours are: Monday – Friday 6:30am – 9:30am and 3pm-6pm. All holidays must be taken during school holidays.

If you would like to be considered for this position then we would like to hear from you. We won’t be able to arrange an on-site visit, however if you would like to know more about the job, please telephone the school and ask to speak to the headteacher.

At Carlton Junior & Infant School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This job is subject to an enhanced DBS check.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

To apply for this job, please download and complete the application form attached.

Application forms should be returned by emailing office.carlton@kirkleeseducation.uk for the attention of the Headteacher at the school by 2:00pm on Monday 30th January 2023.

Application Form Download  

Schools Electronic Application Form

Schools Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form


 

 

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.

30 January 2023, 2:00 PM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.