Caretaker

Job Description

Crays Hill Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a School Caretaker to start as soon as possible.

The position is for 17.5 hours per week, 7:30 am - 11 am, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year - there is flexibility around when annual leave can be taken.

Salary Scale 4, Point 7. Actual salary £10,660 per annum.

Applications close: 19th June 2025 at midnight. Interview date: Week commencing 23rd June 2025

School

Crays Hill Primary School is located on London Road, Crays Hill. We are one of the ten schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk ), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.

We wish to appoint a dedicated and proactive School Caretaker to start as soon as possible. Our new School Caretaker will be energetic, enthusiastic and will take great pride in how our school looks and functions.

The successful candidate will:

· have a good range of skills and experience including: building and grounds maintenance, general painting and repairs

· have responsibility for carrying out statutory checks to include fire alarm weekly testing and legionella testing.

· be required to respond to incidents around the school on a daily basis such as cleaning up accidents and spillages, setting up/clearing away of certain equipment (e.g chairs and tables) and porterage.

· act as a key holder, carrying out security procedures for the buildings and grounds. The routine and non-routine opening of premises and grounds. Responding to calls outside normal working hours as a result of the burglar alarm.

· be able to communicate effectively with a range of people including children, staff, parents, visitors and contractors and have a good awareness of health and safety issues.

· be approachable, well-motivated and be able to work on your own initiative.

· be required to open up each weekday morning at 7.30 am. There may be occasions when you will be required to stay later on an overtime basis.

We can offer you:

· a forward looking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff

· a commitment to continued professional development

· access to to our Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families.

Full training will be provided.

Berlesduna is a Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression.

Application

Visits to the School are welcome prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting Anthea Yorston on 01268 521914 or by emailing office.admin@crayshill.essex.sch.uk

Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the School

Crays Hill Primary School is located on London Road, Crays Hill. We are one of the ten schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.

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.