Caretaker

If you are looking for a post where you can make a difference and work with a positive, welcoming group of people, then please consider joining our school. We are looking for an enthusiastic Caretaker who takes pride in their work. The post holder be responsible for the tidiness of the grounds, maintenance and security of the school.

The successful candidate will demonstrate some understanding of health and safety requirements including COSHH (full training will be provided), the ability to identify work priorities as well as being be able to undertake routine maintenance, basic repairs and DIY tasks (School experience is not required). Some literacy, numeracy and ICT skills are desirable to meet the record keeping requirements of the post.

The post holder should be able to act on their own initiative working with the Head of School and School Business Manager to ensure the security and safety of the school premises and grounds. The times are negotiable and may therefore suit a candidate who has other commitments.

Duties will include; ensuring the school premises is neat and tidy, liaising with contractors, advising when large repairs are needed, carrying out small maintenance repairs and completing daily, weekly and periodic health and safety checks.

We are a half-form entry Church of England Primary School based in the village of Hadlow Down. We are partnered with the Sussex Spires Federation alongside All Saints’ & St Richard’s CE Primary School and Herstmonceux CE Primary School. We have a strong working relationship where we share good practice, experiences and support one another.

For an application pack, please visit www.st-marks-hadlowdown.co.uk and look under ‘Key information’, or contact the school office on 01825 830375.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £25,185 (to be pro rata to reflect part time hours)

This is a permanent contract.

Location

St Mark's CE Primary School
School Lane
Hadlow Down
East Sussex
TN22 4HY

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Closing Date: 9am Wedneday 4th March

Please send your completed application form to office@st-marks.e-sussex.sch.uk

Equal opportunities

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Service. For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service. We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school.