Job Description
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We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly and well-resourced school. Reliability and the ability to work on your own initiative are essential for the post, as are proven maintenance skills and a commitment to creating a safe and welcoming environment for our pupils and staff.
Key duties will include ensuring school security, health and safety compliance, minor and routine maintenance work, reporting and /or responding to building maintenance issues and other matters as required, maintaining records as required and manage the work of our Assistant Caretaker.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a passionate drive to maintain and develop our site as well as a desire to contribute positively to the whole school. They should have strong organisational skills, a friendly, approachable and professional manner and have a good rapport with staff and children. Training in safeguarding, health and safety, legionella and fire marshalling would be advantageous but appropriate training will be given.
You would be joining a team of Staff and Governors, who are committed to enabling our children to achieve their best within a friendly, inclusive atmosphere and the best possible work environment. Our success can also be attributed to our wonderful pupils, who regularly display caring and thoughtful attitudes towards others, have a highly positive attitude towards their learning and take immense pride in their school surroundings.
If you feel that you are the person for the job, then we would love to hear from you!
Visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact the Office Manager, Debra Day, on 01702 311411 to book your visit. Applications should be made through My New Term. The school reserves the right to close the listing at any time and shortlist earlier if strong candidates apply earlier in the process.
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS clearance.
Information about the School
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery is a two form entry primary school with a 52 place nursery. Occupying a large site close to the A127 with extensive grounds and facilities, we are part of the South East Essex Academy Trust (SEEAT).
Prince Avenue Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS. All members of staff are required to complete a Childcare Disqualification Declaration.