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Job Ref No. ECC7069-492S Position Type: Caretaker/Site Managers Pay Range: Scale 3
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 17/06/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC  

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Working Hours: Term Time:1:15 PM - 6:15 PM School Holidays:8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (25 hours per week)

Starting Salary:£16,750 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays andgenerous Local Government Pension Scheme

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and conscientiousAssistant Caretakerto join our site team. The successful candidate will support the Site Manager in ensuring the school premises are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness, safety, and security.

Key responsibilities include:

Acting as a keyholder and undertaking security procedures
Performing routine maintenance and minor repairs
Cleaning designated areas and supporting site hygiene
Assisting with deliveries and porterage
Supporting emergency procedures and site safety protocols

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Experience in cleaning and basic maintenance tasks
A proactive and flexible approach to work
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
A commitment to health and safety and safeguarding procedures
Good communication and organisational skills

We Offer
Access to a comprehensive wellbeing support service, including:
Unlimited counselling
24/7 GP access
Physiotherapy services
Opportunities for professional development and training
A supportive and inclusive working environment

Lexden Springs is an inspiring school where no two days are ever the same (but a smile is always guaranteed!) which caters for pupils aged 3 - 19 who have a variety of severe learning difficulties, including some with autism and/or challenging behaviour and some with serious medical conditions

Lexden Springs School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability status.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

HR Department
Winstree Road, Colchester
Essex, CO3 0PZ
Telephone: 01206 563321
Email: recruitment@lexdensprings.essex.sch.uk

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