Kirklees Council
Job title:
Caretaker – Roberttown CE (VC) J & I School
Company
Kirklees Council
Job description
22 hours 30 minutes per week, over split shifts 6.00am – 8.30am & 4.00pm – 6.00pm Monday to Friday, 52 Weeks per annumNumber of Jobs1Location(s)Church Road, Dewsbury WF15 8BEPosition typePermanentGradeGrade 7Salary£17,251 – £18,117Advert WordingTo commence as soon as possibleThe Governing Body of Roberttown CE (VC) J & I School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious, highly motivated and capable caretaker who will have a key role in the maintenance and development of our school. We are looking for someone with a good range of skills and school caretaking experience including building and grounds maintenance, general DIY, security and cleaning. The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and School Business Manager to ensure that pupils, staff, governors and visitors are able to work in a welcoming, clean and safe environment.Our ideal candidate will be:a hard working and reliable individual who will play a key part in maintaining and improving our school environment and who will have a sense of pride in their role and in our schoolable to maintain high standards of workmanship within the school and be competent and confident in carrying out building maintenance work i.e. minor plumbing, repairs, joinery etc. in an efficient and safe manner to a high standardable to organise and prioritise work effectivelyaware of health and safety requirements and be able to identify any health and safety risks and deal with them accordinglyable to work on their own initiative and be proactivehave experience of supervising staff and working with contractorsYou will need to:have practical experience that will enable you to fix and mend as required
be able to carry out a wide range of physical tasks that will include lifting and carrying, working at heights etc
be enthusiastic and helpful towards staff and children
be open to training that will enable you to fulfil the role
have an understanding of H.A.S.A.W and C.O.S.H.HApplicants are encouraged to visit the school. Please contact school via email or by calling 01924 403532 to arrange a visit. If you require further information about the school you can visit the school website atApplication forms should be returned to the Head Teacher Miss L Horsfall at the school by noon 31.01.2025 Applications may be posted or emailed toWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Expected salary
£17251 – 18117 per year
Location
Roberttown, West Yorkshire
Job date
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:43:20 GMT
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