Senior Caretaker
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We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our schools as a Senior Caretaker to manage the day-to-day delivery of caretaking and site maintenance across both Howden Junior School and the adjacent Howden C of E Infant School.
As the Senior caretaker you will play a key role in providing a safe and welcoming environment at our school.
This is a part time position for 25 hours per week, on a split shift basis (we would also consider applications to work on a job share basis i.e. Mornings/Afternoons only).The working hours are five hours per day; 6.30am to 9.30am and then 4.00pm to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. This is an all-year round, permanent position and yoursalary will be £17,015 (£13.05 per hour)
Why choose us?
Howden Junior School and Howden C of E Infant School are part of a strong community of committed and hard-working staff, supportive parents and dedicated governors. Our children are at the heart of all that we do. Our school buildings are hugely important to our daily life, and help us provide a friendly, stimulating learning environment. Our schools are set in extensive, attractive grounds that provide our children with a wonderful place to play.
We are part of TEAL (The Education Alliance) Multi Academy Trust and together we share a common purpose:
We are here to make great schools and happier, stronger communities so that people have better lives
We offer a range of benefits, including:
Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchase
Family friendly policies, including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.
Membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme with benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary
Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling.
Free onsite parking and free tea and coffee in all of our staff rooms
What we are looking for?
We are looking for an individual who has previous experience in a caretaking or site maintenance role and who has a good working knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace.
Full details of our requirements can be found in the Person Specification for the role.
Applicant Information
We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.
The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance.
The Education Alliances Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf
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