The successful candidate will take pride in ensuring the school is clean, tidy and a safe environment for our children and staff. They will need to be competent at DIY tasks and be able to work both on their own initiative and under the guidance of others.

Duties to include

• Alarming/unlocking/locking the school
• Maintaining our school site both internally and externally.
• Cleaning of designated areas/overseeing the work of the contract cleaners
• Porterage services
• Liaising with contractors
• Working alongside the site manager to undertake health & safety inspections and keeping accurate health & safety records
• Painting and decorating
• To oversee the efficient working of heating plant and lighting
• Any other task that the senior leadership team deems appropriate.

 

We have a minibus, and although not essential, some experience of driving minibuses would be preferable.

 

Salary: The pro rata range is D2 4 -11 20 hours = £11453.51-£13002.16

 

Ideally you will have relevant experience as a Caretaker, however full training will be provided. You will need to be able to develop good working relationships with staff at all levels. You would need to be physically fit and be able to work at heights.

You must be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the job and show capacity for hard work to meet competing deadlines accurately and with attention to detail.

 

If you would like to look around the school in advance, please contact the Deputy Head of School, Laura Packman, on the following email address to arrange a visit or to request an application form: finance@horstedschool.co.uk

 

Closing Date: 7th July 2023

Interview Dates: 13th July 2023

 

 

 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and satisfactory references. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Legislation.

Horsted School is an inclusive and accessible employer, we are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Horsted School also embraces and cultivates an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace. We welcome colleagues with different backgrounds, perspectives and capabilities.