Caretaker
Grade 13 - £25183 - £27269, on call allowance £400pa and first aid allowance £480pa
Starting Salary £26063 (Starting salary includes all allowances)
37 hours per week – A ll year round
Working split shifts 7.00 am – 3.00 pm or 11am - 7.00 pm (with a half hour unpaid lunch each day) with some opportunities for flexibility
The shift ends 30 minutes earlier on a Friday
We are looking for an energetic, hardworking, self-motivated, flexible person to work within our Premises Team, providing effective and efficient site services including, security, repairs and general maintenance and cleaning.
Applicants do not need to have previous experience as training will be given, but you will need to be able to communicate in a friendly and effective manner and give positive support to staff and visitors. Good team work is essential as well as the ability to work alone using your own initiative.
Candidates will need to demonstrate the following:
Experience relevant to the role
Ability to build excellent working relationships, working in a fast-moving environment, with conflicting priorities
Ability to liaise effectively with staff, visitors, students and site contractors
Experience and skills in repairs and DIY tasks and a good awareness of cleaning requirements would be an advantage but not essential
Organised and thorough with an ability to work with minimal supervision
A full driving licence
N ote – Week 2 shift will start later and end later on occasions – for example when there is a letting or event at school.
What we can offer:
* The full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff
* Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities
* An attractive location in the picturesque Cheddar Valley, close to Bristol
* Staff benefits including reduced Leisure Centre Membership and Cycle to Work Scheme
* A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family
* Exciting opportunities as part of a growing Multi-Academy Trust
* Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria
Closing date: Friday 6th December 2024 – 8.00 am
Interview date: To be confirmed
To apply for this position, please complete a support staff application form, (available on The Wessex Learning Trust website by clicking "visit website", together with a letter of application for the attention of Mr D Wiltshire. Your letter should be no more than two pages, detailing your experience to date and why you are the best candidate for the position
The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check