Red Hall Primary

Red Hall

Primary School

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Caretaker

Band 4 (SCP 6) £23,894 FTE

£19,372.70 per annum

30 hours per week (full time, whole year)

Red Hall Primary wishes to appoint a suitably experienced, enthusiastic, caring and motivated Caretaker to work under the direction of our school Office Manager and Head teacher.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Can maintain our school facilities to the highest possible standard and has experience of maintenance and repairs.
  • Has experience of cleaning duties and can work alongside a team of cleaning staff
  • Is reliable and will take pride in the appearance and maintenance of our school premises.
  • Is committed to keeping our school community safe.
  • Enjoys working as part of a dedicated and effective team.
  • Can prioritise jobs to ensure safety is key.
  • Can engage well with children and form good relationships with them when around school.
  • Can be proactive when dealing with tasks.

In return we can offer:
• An opportunity to join a strong, enthusiastic, welcoming and supportive team of staff and governors
An outstanding work environment filled with amazing children.

  • 32 days holiday to be taken during school closure periods.

The post is 30 hours per week including school holidays, working a ‘split shift’ 6am-9am and 2.30pm-5.30pm, however hours can be flexible subject to the needs of the school.

Duties will include daily, weekly and monthly statutory checks (fire alarm, legionella, emergency lighting etc.) painting and decoration, plumbing, minor repairs and other maintenance tasks including cleaning of the school and upkeep of the school grounds.

If you have the skills to make a positive contribution to our team, we would love to hear from you.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance (certificate of disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring service) and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.

Visits to the school are positively encouraged and available on Tuesday 18th June 8.30am and Thursday 20th June at 3.15pm, please contact the school office to arrange this. 

Application forms must be returned direct to the Head Teacher at the above email address.

Closing date: Monday 1st July, 12pm

Interviews: Thursday 4th July

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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