Organisation
St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School

Location
St Leonards
Salary
£24,703-£25,545 per annum
Closing date
06/11/2024
Contract type
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
Hours
37
Job Type
Support Staff - Education
Job reference
orbis/TP/370373/42469

Hours of work: 37 per week
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 6 November 2024

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Magdalen Road, St Leonards, TN37 6EU
Phone: 01242 427801
Email: office@st-mary-star.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: https://www.st-mary-star.e-sussex.sch.uk/esussex/primary/st-mary-star

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Due to the retirement of our current caretaker, the Headteacher and governors are seeking to recruit an experienced, capable and organised caretaker to join our school. St Mary Star of the Sea is a one form entry Catholic primary school and the children are at the very centre of everything that we do.

The role will include being the main key holder and opening up the school every morning, ensuring that the grounds are free from litter, clean and tidy. Complete all relevant statutory checks and service contracts including alarm systems, heating, PAT testing, etc, liaising with contractors on site, within agreed timescales. Carry out first line repairs and maintenance to premises. Ensure adequate supplies of cleaning materials and other supplies including hand sanitiser, soaps, hand towels, toilet tissue, are available on a daily basis.

Health & Safety responsibilities include legionella testing/fire alarm testing/water temperature checks as well as a weekly recorded site inspection, identifying any hazards or maintenance requirements and making them safe.

We are looking for someone who

Is hard working, flexible and proactive in keeping our site safe and attractive
Understands Health & Safety and COSHH Regulations and how it applies to schools and maintenance of the school site (training will be provided if required)
Is able to use their own initiative and manage their own varied workload
Has good DIY skills
Has basic ICT skills

Is able to monitor and support the two members of in house cleaning staff.

We will offer you

A friendly, welcoming and supportive team
Training and development opportunities
A well maintained school and grounds that we take pride in

Please note that there is a pay award pending.

Working times are negotiable, but the post holder will need to be able to work daily from 7.00am to open up the site Monday to Friday.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office on 01424 427801 for an appointment.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to child protection screening with past employers and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service. gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

Closing date: Wednesday 6 November at 12 noon

Interview Date: W/C 18 November 2024

Additional Information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

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