Job Description

The Doddinghurst schools are looking to appoint a hardworking, skilled, dependable and self-motivated individual to work across both establishments. We require someone who will contribute to the smooth running of both schools by organising and undertaking the caretaking, maintenance, cleaning and security of the school site, equipment and grounds. The successful candidate will have caretaking and/or general maintenance skills together with knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, procedures and risk assessments. You will need IT skills for reporting, ordering and communications, and also be required to promote, plan and supervise lettings. Some weekend work may be required, and you should be flexible, energetic and keen to work as part of our school community. Experience of a similar role within a school will be a significant advantage.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

Opening and closing of schools gates and buildings
Facilities management, including lettings
Site safety and security
Being the Primary Key Holder and be the first point of contact in an emergency callout situation
Monitoring use of schools by others, including contractors
First line and emergency maintenance and repairs
Cleaning, including at height
Day-to-day supervision of cleaners and responsibility for quality standards of cleaning
The successful candidate will:

Be flexible and work well as part of a team
Experienced in working in a school environment
Be literate and numerate with good communication skills
Be flexible, hard-working, patient and caring
We can offer:

A 3 bedroom detached house located on the infant school site
A positive and enthusiastic staff team
Polite and motivated pupils
A commitment to continuing professional development
A positive, engaged wider school community
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the office on 01277 821064 or email head@doddinghurst-jun.essex.sch.uk to make an appointment.