Caretaker - Penketh South Community Primary School and Nursery
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 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 by 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
* Security of our School Premises
* Supervision and Management
* General Maintenance
* Health & Safety
* Training
* Grounds Maintenance
* Holiday Duties
* Customer Care
Formal qualifications are not essential, but evidence of appropriate levels of literacy and numeracy is required. We will require evidence of sufficient technical skills to carry out the responsibilities of the post, and you must have a willingness to attend training courses.
Ideally, the applicant will have:
* Excellent interpersonal skills and warmth when dealing with children, parents, colleagues, and visitors
* Experience of maintaining a school or other public building
* 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 received significant investment from TCAT. It is set on one site and is well-maintained and cared for, having an excellent reputation within the local and wider community.
We can offer:
* A welcoming and friendly community of committed and supportive staff, governors, and parents
* Enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school
* 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 1 September – 31 August. All holidays are to be taken during school closure periods.
Interested candidates are warmly invited to visit the school. Please contact the school office on 01925 632705 to make an appointment.
Please return completed applications to the school via email, in person, or by post to the above address.
Key dates
Interviews to take place: 10 March 2025
Start date: ASAP until August 2025 with the possibility of becoming permanent.
Key Info
Vacancy type: Fixed term Contract (possibility of extension)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (1.30pm – 6pm Mon-Fri, with some degree of flexibility required)
Location: Penketh South Community Primary School and Nursery, Finlay Avenue, Penketh, Warrington WA5 2PN
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