Caretaker
Ref: SCH-M20 LT-0012Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 35.00 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Grade 3, Point 4 to Point 6The Role
Shift Pattern
Term-Time: Monday to Friday 11:00am to 19:00pm - includes a one hour break
School Holidays: Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5:30pm - includes a one hour break
Alternatively, the school would consider a split pattern for the suitable candidate
We are looking to appoint a Caretaker for our outstanding school. We are seeking a reliable, motivated and enthusiastic person who can work on their own initiative.
The successful applicant will report to the Facilities Manager to maintain the school premises, school security and have some knowledge of health and safety regulations.
There may occasionally be the requirement for later lock ups or additional hours. These will be paid as overtime or, where agreed, taken as time in lieu.
The post will be working across both Beaver Road First & Junior School’s and will require key holder responsibilities, including securing the premises each evening.
Please see the full job description and person specification attached.
Benefits
| Other | |
|---|---|
| CPD and Personal Development | Training and development opportunities available |
| Employee Assistance Programme | Access to Health Assured's 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme |
| Parking Facility | Free onsite parking for employees |
| Penson Scheme | Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme |
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| Willingness to gain awareness of COSHH regulations |
Desirable
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Skills
| Personal Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Ability to work in a team. |
Desirable
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| Ability to relate well to children and adults within a School environment |
Desirable
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| Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships with the public and colleagues at work. |
Desirable
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| Self-motivation and personal drive to complete tasks to required timescales and quality standards |
Desirable
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| Experience/Knowledge | |
| Knowledge of Health & Safety and hygiene procedures and precautions |
Desirable
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| CPD / Training | |
| Personal commitment to continuous self development |
Desirable
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| Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
| Personal commitment to continuous service improvement |
Desirable
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| Third Party Relationships - Supervisory skills and the ability to manage external relationships with contractors |
Desirable
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| Numeracy and literacy skills with an ability to keep accurate records |
Desirable
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| Use of equipment - An ability to undertake all the physical aspects of the job and to use relevant equipment |
Desirable
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Related Documents
Safeguarding Information
Safeguarding:
Beaver Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. The post holder will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Check with appropriate barred list checks, or the equivalent, and must be eligible to work in the UK.
We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education and The Education Act and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Additional clarification of requirements of the post include:
Safeguarding
Is responsible for the protection and safeguarding of all children and displays a commitment to this.
Completed all relevant and statutory training and demonstrates qualities required to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children.
Has up-to-date knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of, children.
Promoting Equality and Diversity
Understand how knowledge of our diverse communities can help us to deliver effective services and reduce disadvantage.
Listen to contributions made to service development without prejudice.
Care
Listen and respond to children’s needs, seeking out innovative ways of consulting and engaging them.
Network with others to develop services for the benefit of the children.
Developing Self and Others
Be willing to share learning and encourage others to do the same.
Coach and mentor others.
Listen to others and respond to their needs.
Apply a range of development activities to develop and train staff.
Strives for improvement and take responsibility for own development.
Be self-confident and lead by example.
M20 Learning Trust - Beaver Road Primary School
Beaver Road
Didsbury
M20 6SX
School Office
hr@brps.net https://www.beaverroad.org.uk/