Caretaker
Penketh South Community Primary and Nursery School
Vacancy type:
Fixed term Contract (possibility of extension) 22.5 hours per week (1.30pm – 6pm Mon-Fri, with some degree of flexibility required)
Holidays 26 days per year (rising to 31 days after 5 years’ service)
Location:
Penketh South Community Primary School and Nursery
Finlay Avenue
Warrington, Cheshire
Wa5 2PN
Part of The Challenge Academy Trust
Post: Caretaker Officer required to start ASAP until August 2025 with the possibility of becoming permanent.
Grade 5 SPC 8-14, £25,992 - £28,642 pro-rata per annum.
Actual Salary £15,805
Interviews to take place: 10 March 2025
The governing body of Penketh South Community Primary and Nursery School is looking for a competent and enthusiastic handy person to fulfil the role of Caretaker across our school site. The post is for a part time caretaker to work 5 x afternoons per week with flexibility to also cover additional hours if required. The successful candidate will be proactive, highly motivated and responsible for the efficient running of the site including safety, maintenance and outside areas. This role would see the successful candidate form part of our Maintenance Team for the school and be supported from staff across The Challenge Academy Trust.
Applicants must be able to work as part of a vibrant, committed team, communicate effectively with children, staff, governors, parents and contractors and display adherence to established safety policies and procedures.
Overall Job Description
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Security of our School Premises
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Supervision and Management
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General Maintenance
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Porterage
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Health & Safety
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Training
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Grounds Maintenance
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Holiday Duties
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Customer Care
No formal qualifications essential but evidence of appropriate levels of literacy and numeracy required
Evidence of sufficient technical skills to carry out the responsibilities of the post
Willingness to attend training courses
Ideally the applicant will have:
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Excellent interpersonal skills and warmth when dealing with children, parents, colleagues and visitors
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Experience of maintaining a school or other public building
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Knowledge of Health & Safety guidelines and how to apply them in a school setting.
Penketh South Primary is situated within extensive grounds and has recently been fortunate enough to receive significant investment from TCAT. It is set on one site and is well-maintained and cared for. It has an excellent reputation within the local and wider community.
We can offer:
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A welcoming and friendly community of committed and supportive staff, governors and parents.
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Enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school
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Full training in all aspects of school maintenance, operations and Health and Safety
During School holidays, hours are more flexible and can be arranged in discussion with the Headteacher. Leave entitlement is 26 days per year (rising to 31 days after 5 years) between 1st September – 31st August. All holidays are to be taken during school closure periods.
For an application pack, please visit our website via the apply now button.
Interested candidates are warmly invited to visit the school. Please contact the school office on our website.
Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to apply for enhanced disclosure from the Disclosures & Barring Service.
Closing date: 3 March 2025
Caretaker