Location: Trowbridge
Start Date: 1st September 2021
Contract: Contract to Perm (12 week trial)
Hours: 37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year (including up to 2 weeks during school holidays, as required)
Salary: £16,611 - £17,658
Elementa are recruiting for a school caretaker. Whilst school experience is preferred, we will consider applications from any candidates with skills in carpentry, plumbing/general maintenance. You will be working with a supportive team and have a genuine passion for working with students with learning difficulties.
The main duties of the role are
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General maintenance
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Porterage
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Locking up of the buildings and site
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Room preparation for meetings and lettings
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Helping to uphold the Health & Safety of all users of the school
There may be some occasional weekend work required and a possibility of additional ad-hoc hours. This is a physically demanding role.
This role will be based at a large school based in Chippenham. Our client has a committed & supportive staff team, committed to high standards of delivery, all aspects of personal development, are inclusive and seeks to ensure every individual achieves. If you want to work with a great team of colleagues then this is the job to apply for. You will be provided with training in all areas necessary.
Whilst the preference is to recruit an experienced Caretaker, this role may also be suited to an applicant without experience in an education setting that has significant experience.
The contract will commence on a 12 week trial basis via Elementa Support Services and it is expected for the contract to be made permanent after successful completion of the trial.
As Elementa is the recruiting partner all applicants still being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks and application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure unless you have a current DBS on the update service. A clear DBS certificate is highly desirable however a positive DBS certificate is not an absolute barrier to being considered. All applicants will be promptly responded to.