Job Description

Hours of Work: 37 Hours per week, all year round

Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 10:00am & 1:00pm - 5:30pm; Fridays 7:00am - 10:00am & 1:00pm - 5:00pm

We are seeking a diligent and proactive Caretaker to assist with the upkeep, safety, and security of our school site. You will be integral to maintaining a clean, orderly, and secure environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors.

Your duties will include:

To ensure the security of the building and site, undertaking daily security checks Act as a designated key holder Unlocking of buildings and gates at pre-determined times To monitor the heating system and report any faults to the Line Manager To ensure outside areas are safe / clean, kept free from litter, debris, leaves and that there is safe access to the building during adverse weather conditions eg. snow. To undertake general portering duties whilst on site to include moving furniture & equipment on site Receive deliveries to the site To support the maintenance of the building by checking and replacing light fittings, fitting shelving and coat hooks, undertaking minor repairs of a range of equipment and buildings To assist with cleaning duties as required Collect and assemble waste for collection Deal with emergencies as required Accompany contractors on site as required
For more information about the role and check if you meet the requirements of the person specification, please download the documents below.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at recruitment@nsat.org.uk

About us

Northern Star Academies Trust seek to recruit the very best people to work across our Trust Partnership.

At Parkwood Primary School all our children can enjoy their learning and flourish in a safe and happy environment. Everyone who plays a part in Parkwood School life is very proud of the school and we all strive to maintain it as a fantastic place to learn and a key part of the community. We are proud to be a part of Northern Star Academies Trust and make the most of the links we have with our brilliant partner schools.

We are a mission-driven Multi-Academy Trust, with an unwavering commitment to nurture learning in a sustainable environment so that our whole community can thrive, aspire and succeed. We offer access to a professional and supportive community of academies, fellow senior leaders, and mentors to help develop and progress your career. Each school in our Trust is unique and all of our primary and secondary academies are rated 'good' or 'outstanding' by Ofsted.

Please refer to our child protection and safeguarding policy and our policy on the employment of ex-offenders (included in the Safer Recruitment Policy) https://www.nsat.org.uk/information-policies/item/5/policies

Northern Star Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS Criminal check. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme. Cycle to Work Scheme. Excellent CPD opportunities. Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity, and Adoption pay. Onsite canteen. A huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK's favourite high-street and online retailers through our lifestyle benefits provider Vivup

How to apply

1. To apply to work with Northern Star Academies Trust, please complete your candidate profile via the Every Portal here: https://candidates.every.education/

2. Copy and paste this link for the advert into your browser and click apply:

https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=67b1eac7-4772-432d-9977-5a6f05d9f44a

Please Note: we cannot accept CVs or application via Indeed. Your application will not be considered unless submitted through our online application portal

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,796.00-25,989.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking
Work Location: In person