What skills and experience we're looking for
St Simon Stock Catholic School wishes to appoint a Caretaker who is pro-active, adaptable, efficient and able to undertake lifting and carrying to join our team. The role is varied covering a range of duties including the security of the school, caretaking and general maintenance needs of the premises. A clean driving licence would be an advantage, but not necessary. This is an important role within the school community, so we are looking for a person with good communication skills. If you have a good understanding of health and safety requirements and with previous experience of working in a school would be advantageous (but not essential), we would be pleased to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits of working at St Simon Stock:
• A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students
• Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff each term
• Kent Rewards Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling, financial guidance, legal enquiries with access to online health and wellbeing resources
Further details about the role
You are welcome to contact HR at HR@ssscs.co.uk if you would like to visit the school before submitting an application.
For ease of applying, we are happy to accept applications directly by using the ‘APPLY NOW’ link.
Should you be shortlisted for interview, additional information may be requested at that time.
Closing date for applications: 9 December at 9am
Start date: ASAP
All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role. This vacancy may close on or before the specified closing date depending on the volume of suitable applicants. If you are unsuccessful, we will contact you accordingly.
Candidates will be subject to an online search if shortlisted. The search will not form part of the shortlisting process itself and shortlisted candidates will have the chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Simon Stock Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.