Part-time Caretaker

The Role

We are seeking to attract the very best, talented, aspirational staff to join Wade Deacon High School. Due to the significant successes and achievements and continuing rapid growth of our school, you would be joining us at an exciting time.

We are looking to appoint a committed and motivated part-time Caretaker to join our dedicated Site Maintenance Team responsible for ensuring that our school provides a safe, welcoming and purposeful environment for staff, students and visitors. The postholder will be expected to participate in school activities and events across the school and will help support the upkeep of the school premises and grounds alongside a team of three, reporting to the Site Manager. The postholder will be responsible alongside the team for Security & Safety, Energy Management, Porterage & Maintenance; and will work to Health & Safety legislation at all times with an ability to demonstrate a wide range of practical skills. To support events and lettings out of normal school hours, a shift allowance will be offered. Our teaching and support staff work hard and enthusiastically as one team with the belief that every student can succeed and transform their life chances, achieving more than they dreamt possible.  

We can offer the successful candidate an opportunity to work with highly trained and supportive staff, as well as a whole school commitment to professional development, since we believe that staff development is a fundamental aspect in raising standards further for our students. Our school community is also a highly rewarding place to work. A comprehensive programme of CPD and a commitment to wellbeing supports colleagues at all career stages; through the School and the Trust, we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff. Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.

The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance. 

Benefits

Other
Shift Allowance	12% shift allowance

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent		Essential

Skills

CPD / Training
Willingness to undertake appropriate training.	Essential
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Ability to maintain stock records and maintain inventory systems.	Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Awareness and understanding of current Health & Safety, COSHH and other regulations.	Desirable
Experience/knowledge of the Code of Safe Working Practice (COSWP) for Caretaking and Premises Staff.	Desirable
Personal Attributes
Constant and consistent expectations of high standards	Essential
Ability to listen to and understand others.	Essential