ENGLISH MARTYRS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL Wycliffe Road Urmston M41 5AH Phone: 0161 748 7257 Email: ****** Headteacher: Mrs A McGlade CARETAKER - Required as soon as possible - Fixed Term until 1 April 2025 with potential for permanent employment after this date NJC Scale 2 SCP 3 36.25 hours per week - Split shift: 6.45am 10.30am; 2.30pm 6pm 5 days per week (All year round) The Governors of English Martyrs RC Primary School wish to appoint a self-motivated and effective Caretaker to work in our school.
The Governing Body of this fantastic, happy school are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and committed Caretaker who is suitably experienced to create, maintain and manage a safe learning environment for our pupils.
You will have a keen eye for detail and be responsible for the security, maintenance and cleaning of the school and will manage a team of cleaning staff.
We are looking for a candidate who will take an active interest in the life of the school and enhance the excellent services that we provide, taking pride in their work setting themselves high standards in the condition of the building and school grounds.
You will be expected to work a split shift and act as a key holder for the premises.
However, some flexibility will be required in order to facilitate holidays, school events and meetings.
The ability to plan and undertake repairs and general maintenance to a high standard is essential along with the ability to work on your own initiative and be proactive in your approach to daily work, including porterage and cleaning duties.
Experience of working in site management/maintenance/building trades, whilst not essential, would be an advantage.
We require a caretaker who: Has an understanding of the role of caretaking/site manager Has cleaning and handyperson/DIY skills Has good communication skills and reasonable IT skills Is an effective team member and works/communicates well with other staff Is motivated, has a positive attitude and enjoys a challenge Has the ability to work on one's own initiative and to have a good-humoured enthusiastic approach to the role Has lots of energy and can be flexible within their working day Have a good working knowledge of Health & Safety procedures Willing to be a part of the school community In return we can offer: The opportunity to join a highly motivated, innovative and energetic staff team, where you can contribute to the further development of facilities provision at our school The opportunity for further training and development A dedicated, supportive and friendly team of colleagues Well behaved, motivated and happy pupils Supportive parents Support from a strong network of stakeholders and agencies A committed team of governors If you are interested in this role, please read the job description and person specification where the criteria for this post are outlined.
Candidates who meet the criteria need to complete an application form including the supporting information page which should fully outline how you meet the criteria and why you believe yourself suitable for this position.
The best way to find out more about the post and the school is to visit the school website for further information at: Home | English Martyrs' Primary School We can also arrange for you to visit the school, please contact us to arrange an appointment.
To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to ****** English Martyrs RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments will be subject to successful references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and background check.
Closing Date Sunday 1 December 2024 Shortlisting Monday 2 December 20 24 Interviews Wednesday 4 December 2024 Applicants who are not contacted during this period may assume that they have not been successful but are thanked for their interest and time spent completing an application.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback for candidates who are not called for interview.