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Caretaker Band 2/3 point 11-17 (£15,507 to £17,547) depending on experience and skills. 27 hours per week with a daily split shift, 52 weeks per year (actual hours 7:30 - 11:45am and 2:15 - 5:30pm). Includes 4 weeks paid leave plus public holidays (holidays to be taken during school closure time). Current clean driving licence required.
We are a small friendly special school looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and capable Caretaker to join our staff team.
Ability to work on your own initiative as well as being able to communicate well with staff, children and visitors is essential for the post. You will need to have proven maintenance skills, be willing to undertake a wide range of tasks, including DIY and general maintenance, re-decoration, cleaning and porterage. You will be required to open and close the premises daily. You must also be able to work additional hours in the evenings and some weekends, extra payment will be made.
The Caretaker is responsible for ensuring the school buildings and premises are maintained to a high standard.You will work closely with the Business Manager to identify and manage cyclical and on-going maintenance priorities that ensure the safety of the site at all times. It is a varied and busy role requiring flexibility, adaptability and a "can do" approach to all tasks.
If you have a good sense of humour, are pro-active, have knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety issues, are able to prioritise your work effectively, and would enjoy working in a wonderful school, this is the job for you.
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Information about the School
Kingswode Hoe is a special school for pupils with complex learning difficulties. We take pupils aged between 5 and 16 (Y1 - Y11) living in the Colchester area. All pupils are admitted to the school by the Statutory Assessment team of Essex Local Authority based at Essex House in Colchester. We are currently funded for 151 places.