Assistant Caretaker

Job Description

The Willows Primary School and Nursery has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Caretaker to join the team.

The position is for 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday (25 hours per week), 44 weeks per year.

Band 2, Point 11 with the range 11-14. Actual salary £10,600 per annum.

Applications close midnight 31st October 2017. Interviews will take place 7th November 2017.

School

The Willows Primary School and Nursery is located at Church Road, Basildon. We are one of three schools that form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.

We are looking for someone to:
· contribute to the safety and security of the school site
· maintain health and safety procedures relating to site maintenance and cleaning
· assist the caretaker with cleaning, general maintenance and 'odd jobs'
We can offer you:
· a full personalised programme of support and training to develop knowledge and skills related to the role

Application

We strongly advise a visit to the school is made prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting Louise Ingram at louise.ingram@willows.essex.sch.uk or by phone 01268 470880.

Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Should you require any further documentation please do not hesitate to contact us.

Information about the School

The Willows Primary School and Nursery is one of the eight schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background. The Trust is growing rapidly and is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.