Job Description

Start Date: 3rd November or as soon as possible thereafter

Salary: Grade E, point 6 - 8 (25,989 - 26,824 per annum)

Hours: 37 per week, all year with 26 days paid holidays, plus bank holidays

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 17th October at 12noon

Interview date - TBC

A bit about us:

We are an 11 - 16 fully comprehensive school based in Amesbury. We have been graded Good by Ofsted in our last 6 inspections.

All about the role:

We are seeking to recruit a reliable, enthusiastic, and efficient Caretaker to join our Site Team to be responsible for maintaining our school premises. You will be part of a team of 4 to keep the school a safe and engaging environment for our students to learn in. This will involve carrying out routine preventative maintenance routines and minor repairs.

Duties will include:

Acting as a key holder, security of the school buildings including locking up and the setting of the alarm system (including problem solving) when required

Setting up and taking down furniture requirements for exams, events and lettings

Carrying out compliance checks

Identifying and acting on any potential fire and/or health and safety risks

Undertake routine maintenance and minor refurbishment of premises, fixtures and fittings as necessary.

Gritting of the site in the winter

Ensure the school buildings and grounds are free of litter and graffiti

Any other duties arising from use of the buildings or ground

The right candidate will:

Demonstrate knowledge of Health & Safety and hygiene procedures and precautions

Demonstrate good communication skills that allow effective communication with all levels of school staff, governors, pupils, contractors, and outside users of the school (lettings)

Be willing to work flexibly, if required, to cover other members of the Site Team and the school's opening hours

Demonstrate previous experience and 'DIY skills' to identify, monitor and carry out minor repairs, maintenance and redecoration.

Demonstrate knowledge of moving and handling.

What we can offer you:

A generous Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

A friendly working environment

Good induction and onboarding procedures

Continued professional development opportunities

For further details and an application form please go to our website via - https://www.stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk/vacancies/ .

To apply you need to complete an application form and provide details outlining your skills applicable to the role and reasons for applying. Applications to be returned to Mrs D Harker, Headteacher's P.A. at The Stonehenge School, Holders Road, Amesbury, Wilts SP4 7PW. Tel: 01980 623407 or e-mail: admin@stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,989.00-26,824.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person