Caretaker - St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

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Please contact the school office for an application form - office@st-thomascanterbury.medway.sch.uk

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

We are looking to recruit a new Caretaker who will also have some premises management responsibilities. Experience preferred but not essential.

This is a permanent position – 42 weeks per year. The hours of working are 32.5 per
week – split into two shifts that include the opening and closing of the school (this is negotiable).

The ideal candidate should

• be highly motivated
• have a flexible approach
• be capable of working under pressure and also on their own initiative as required
• have excellent DIY skills and a practical aptitude for general building and grounds maintenance
• have a knowledge and understanding of health and safety and be prepared to undertake relevant training
• be a good team player
• enjoy working in a school environment.

Duties will include site security and health and safety of the premises and grounds, some cleaning and some decorating, minor repairs and maintenance and some lifting and furniture moving. There may be over-time hours to cover any activities the school has outside of the working hours for the post.

Start date: To be agreed.

ST Thomas of Canterbury Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks (including online/social media checks and appropriate overseas checks). The post will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Please see our Child Protection Policy, which is located on the school website.