Post Title: Caretaker
Responsible to: Headteacher
Location: St Teresa’s R C Primary School, Little Lever.
Salary: Grade 3 scp 5 6 Actual Salary £23,450 - £24,278 (£24,790- £25,183 FTE)
Term of Contract: P ermanent
Working pattern: Full year (52.143 weeks)
Hours per week: Part time 35 hours per week
Start date: ASAP
Closing date: Wednesday 8th January 2025, midnight
St Teresa’s R C Primary School, are currently seeking a Caretaker. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust
This individual will be responsible for the day to day management of the school site and to ensure all buildings and grounds are maintained and cleaned to a high standard. The site supervisor plays an important part in the smooth and efficient running of school. The post holder will be expected to work in a flexible way to meet the needs of school, combining planned and regular tasks with day to day needs and emergency responses.
Our Mission
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values
One of Hope
Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.
One of Courage
As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.
One of Innovation
St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.
We are seeking an individual who:
* Work well within our school family, demonstrating a practical and positive approach to challenges and a ‘can-do’ attitude that puts the children front and central of all our work.
* Carry out daily cleaning duties around school including supervising and liaising with contract cleaner
* Possess the self-motivation to manage their time effectively, work independently and continuously evaluate the needs of the school, prioritising as appropriate.
* Have a keen eye for detail in order to maintain our school to the highest standards of health, safety and cleanliness, taking pride in their work. This will include occasional painting, maintenance outside and general repairs along with small scale improvements and odd-jobs.
* Have a good standard of Maths and English in order to maintain paperwork for annual, monthly and weekly compliance checks.
* Act as principle key holder and respond to occasional emergency ‘callouts’
* Ensure security of the school premises and comply with all health and safety legal regulations
* Co-ordinate and supervise contractors on site
We can offer:
* A happy, supportive and welcoming school team.
* An inclusive, caring and family ethos.
* A commitment to training and support
* Enthusiastic, happy and well-behaved children
* A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
* Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
* A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
* Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
* A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
* A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
* A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
* Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
* Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
* Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)
The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.
Visits to school are by appointment and are both welcome and encouraged, please contact Mrs Janet Brooks, School Business Manager on 01204 333163 or email brooksj@st-teresas.bolton.sch.uk.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.
Shortlisting date: Friday 10th January
Interview date: Thursday 16th January
*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*
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