Relief Caretaker

Job Description

Relief/Casual Caretaker- part-time 20 hours a week (7am - 11am Mon - Fri) £9.36 per hour

CHANGE Schools Partnership is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and practical person to help the premises team at Notley Green Primary School.

You must have an aptitude for cleaning, maintenance tasks, be able to work on your own initiative and be able to follow instructions. Key duties will include site security - unlocking and locking, caretaking, cleaning, minor repairs and general maintenance duties.

You will need to be in good health due to the physical nature of some of the work and have a flexible approach to a variety of tasks, whilst understanding the need to prioritise workload, to ensure good risk management in a school environment.

It is essential that this vacancy is filled by a candidate that takes pride in the learning environment of the school and understands the importance of their contribution to the positive experience of our children.

Previous experience in a similar position would be beneficial. Qualifications or experience in a trade (electrical, plumbing, building) would also be desirable.

A general overview of Health and Safety would also be an advantage but training will be given.

You will need to be able to communicate effectively with people including children, staff, outside contractors and school governors.

We are committed to:

- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, of children and young people,

- Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesive where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued,

- The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs,

and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

For further information regarding this post, or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact:

Mrs Michelle Glover, Lead Finance and HR Manager on 01255 420603 ext 5.

Information about the School

Message from Stuart Ellis, Chief Executive officer

CHANGE Schools Partnership is an organisation founded upon a common vision of partnership and a belief that if we 'aim high' we can 'change lives'.

Children and their learning come first. We want our staff to be highly skilled and well equipped to deliver a programme of learning that challenges and excites young minds. Most of all we want everyone in the 'Partnership' to want to be the very best they can. Every member of staff, from every area of school, is given the opportunity to grow and be a special part of our organisation.

Information about the School

Notley Green Primary School is a vibrant, family focused community where everybody is a learner. Our children are happy, behave well and love being at school. Through a high standard of education they develop effective knowledge, skills and attributes that enable them to grow into confident, responsible and compassionate members of society. Children find their passion for learning within our classrooms; a fact that has them skipping through our gates each day!