Caretaker - Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School
Organisation: Schools
Directorate: Primary Schools
Service Area: Park Road J I & N School
Hours: 30 - 35 hours (52 weeks Mon – Fri) Split shift 06:30 – 09:30, 15:00 – 18:00 (30 hours indicative)
Number of Jobs: 1
Location(s): Park Road, Dewsbury WF17 5LP
Position type: Permanent
Grade: Grade 7
Salary: £23,209 - £28,435 – dependent on hours and experience
Are you a practical and dedicated individual with a passion for keeping spaces safe, clean, and welcoming? We are seeking a School Caretaker to join our team and play a vital role in the day-to-day running of our school.
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School continues to be graded “Good” by Ofsted and is:
1. An ambitious, inclusive, multi-cultural and caring school.
2. A team of staff committed to providing the best possible education to children.
3. Home to polite, well-behaved children who are eager to learn.
4. A committed leadership team and governing body.
5. A strong local partnership of schools.
We are looking for someone who:
1. Is able to provide support across all aspects of school life, including access and security, housekeeping, repairs and maintenance, building and contents, health and safety, occupation and lettings, and administration.
2. Has a range of practical skills to carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks, as well as an eye for detail when overseeing and monitoring the work of external contractors on site.
3. Has the ability to positively interact with colleagues, parents, pupils, and the community, and a willingness to contribute to the caring ethos that exists within the school.
4. Has a good understanding of health and safety, and the procedures necessary to keep our site, staff, pupils, and visitors safe.
5. Has flexibility to deal with emergencies that may arise outside of normal working hours and accommodate projects/maintenance needs during school holidays; occasional late-night duties particularly during polling days or special events.
6. Previous school caretaking experience would be beneficial, but not essential.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a warm, friendly school community dedicated to providing the best learning environment for children. This role offers variety and the opportunity to make a real difference in the day-to-day running of the school.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01924 326728 to arrange an appointment.
To apply for this job, please complete the application form and equal opportunities form available on our website. Return to: jobs@parkroadschool.co.uk
Closing Date: noon on Monday 24th February 2025
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level; please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
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