Job Description

CHANGE Schools Partnership is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and practical person to join our friendly and professional site team. The Partnership is a multi academy trust and, whilst this vacancy will be based at our Shalford Primary School, the role is part of a central finance and business services team across the Trust.

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.

Thisis a permanent, part time role for 15 hours per week.

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.

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.

CHANGE Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be offered a position subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.

Online applications only.

For further information regarding this post, or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office on 01371 850336.

Information about the School

Shalford Primary is a friendly, half-form entry school that puts the education and wellbeing of our children at the centre of everything we do. Our teaching develops effective knowledge, skills and attributes that enable the children to be confident, responsible and compassionate whilst developing a respect for humankind and the world in which we live. We want every child to have the core skills of literacy and mathematics mastered and learn through a rich and creative curriculum that encompasses science, technologies, humanities and the arts. In addition, we have a range of enrichment activities delivered through the children's personalised timetables to enhance the children's learning experiences.

The school caters for children from 4 to 11 years old and has been in the village of Shalford since 1874.