Senior Caretaker - Fixby Junior & Infant School

Schools
Primary Schools
Fixby J & I School
30 hours per week (daily hours are split shifts and are morning and afternoons) 52 weeks, including holiday entitlement.
1
Lightridge Rd, Fixby, Huddersfield HD2 2HB
Permanent
Grade 9
£20,660 - £21,925

Senior Caretaker (with the possibility of role developing to Premises Manager)

Fixby Junior & Infant School is looking for a Senior Caretaker to support us in enhancing the environment of our school/grounds for our children to learn and develop in the best possible way.

Your Opportunity

If you are passionate about premises and facilities management, and you have a positive "can do" attitude, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you! The successful candidate will demonstrate a keen interest in maintenance and DIY, an awareness of Health and Safety, will oversee security arrangements, and above all, ensure that the premises are well maintained and fit for purpose. Reporting directly to School Business Manager, Headteacher and Governors, you will manage the schools premises budget, and ensure compliance regulations are met. Enthusiasm and a willingness to adapt are considered essential qualities.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will: Have good awareness of Health and Safety. Be able to work to their own initiative. Be capable of carrying our basic maintenance and DIY tasks. Have good oral and written communication skills. Have knowledge of building maintenance works (e.g. plumbing, carpentry, electrical etc.) Be keen to contribute positively to the life of a school. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Why work at Fixby School, we can offer:

  • Continuous Professional Development
  • Work life and family friendly policies
  • Flexible Working
  • Staff Wellbeing
  • Local Authority Staff Benefits

 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the 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.                                                                                                                                      

Completed forms to be returned directly to the Headteacher by 12 noon Tuesday 4th May 2021.

Interviews will take place week beginning 10th May 2021

To commence: As soon as possible

04 May 2021, 12:00 PM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.