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Caretaker
Band 4 (FTE £26,047 - £28,078 per annum)
37 Hours per week
Work Pattern : 7.00am - 11.00am and 2.45 pm - 6.15 pm
Part Time may be considered as part of a job share contract
Start Date: September 2025
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated Caretaker who will take pride and assist in the management, maintenance and cleanliness of our school premises. The role requires a person who is proactive, hardworking and motivated. Proven practical maintenance skills and experience of Health and Safety are essential.
The role is varied and requires flexibility and adaptability with a 'can do' approach.
The successful applicant will carry out a out a range of caretaking duties including security and supervision of the site and related equipment, and other caretaking duties including porterage, cleaning and maintenance. Supervise Cleaning Staff.
Duties will include: -
· Site security and key holder, including occasional late evening functions and lettings
· Responsibility for site health and safety matters
· Maintenance and cleanliness of the site to include line management of the cleaning team
· Porterage
· Liaising with external contractors with the ability to solicit quotations for best value for site works
· Working as part of a hardworking and friendly team
Visits to the school are very warmly welcomed. If you are interested, please contact Jayne Shea on 01708 865663 or by email at admin@kenningtons.thurrock.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
Information about the School
Our Governors and staff are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the well being of everyone within Kenningtons Primary Academy and expect all volunteers and staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks, Safeguarding and medical checks.
Information about the School
Kenningtons Primary Academy is a stand alone Academy for 3 to 11 year olds, located in the heart of the Kenningtons Estate in Aveley, Essex. We serve a diverse community and welcome all children who live in the local area. The school accommodates 60 children in each year group.
We are proud of the high standards we set for the pupils and staff. Through an innovative approach we ensure that the children can be the best they can be. We place equal emphasis on academic achievement, personal development and sporting achievement to name but a few. We run an impressive Pupil Responsibility programme in which children take on jobs across the school in addition to being famous for our Annual Summer Music Festival – it could rival Glastonbury!
Every child at Kenningtons is treated as an individual, and we do all within our powers, and sometimes out of our powers, to offer a bespoke experience. As a result of this pupils at our school do well and are ready for the next phase of education.
We offer wrap around care, from 7.30am to 6pm, through our breakfast club and after school provision. Our nursery is open from 8.45am until 3.30pm offering 30 hour provision to those who qualify, or as a paid offer.
We have an ever developing and impressive site. Our nature garden, woodland area, allotments and animal zone with chickens offer our children a unique experience. Our classrooms are large and modern, providing a learning environment fit for the 21st Century.