Caretaker - Split shift – To work across 2 schools, Bramley C of E Infant School and St Nicolas C of E Infant School Working Hours: 52 weeks a year. Working hours; to be confirmed Salary: GST, C: £22599- £24133 - Dependant on experience Required: ASAP We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive, organised, committed and enthusiastic caretaker to help develop and maintain our outstanding learning environment to support the smooth running of the school. We are seeking to recruit a colleague who can relate well to staff and children, effectively prioritise, and show initiative by seeking and actioning improvements to our school. We are looking for team-player who can act with integrity to make both schools a better place for the children, staff and community. Do you have the practical caretaking, gardening and maintenance skills to make a difference to our school environment? You will need to be positive and professional as well as being flexible to the demands of the role. We are looking for an individual that: Takes pride in their work and helps create a welcoming learning environment inside and outside the school Thrives working in a school environment Shows initiative, is proactive and a team player Has extensive DIY knowledge Has a good level of maintenance experience involving minor carpentry and plumbing Is proactive in resolving problems Has a sound understanding of Health & Safety and is willing to receive further training Is able to work on own initiative and under pressure with a willingness to contribute to the continued improvement of our wonderful school We offer: A positive and thriving school environment, a great team of staff and a commitment to continuing professional development. 24 days holiday. Visits to the school are welcome please call the school office Please read the Job pack carefully. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date: 30th October 2024 Interview: TBC Bramley Infant School is part of The Good Shepherd Trust Academy and has well-resourced classrooms and a supportive staff team. The GST is a multi-academy trust serving 23 schools within the Diocese of Guildford across Surrey and Hampshire. Our trust comprises both primary and secondary schools, schools affiliated to the Church of England and others who are not. Our purpose is to grow and maintain a strong network of schools within a highly supportive and sharing network: we know that schools are better when they work together sharing common values and goals. Opportunities for staff development are a key priority for us - as a member of support staff, as a teacher, as a head teacher or as a local committee member you will have access to wide and varied professional development. We are working hard to become a more diverse organisation – which is key to our commitment “to be better, together, to ensure an ambitious education for every child in every school every day”. We welcome applications from everyone committed to this ethos and would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in the Group as a whole. We always appoint on merit. We are always open to discussing flexible working options. Please note that we reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate apply and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date. You are therefore strongly encouraged to apply for the role as soon as possible. Safeguarding Statement: The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a full Disclosure and Barring Service Check