School Caretaker (Part-Time)

School Caretaker - St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Loughton

Required: ASAP

Pay Range: Scale 5

Contract Type: Full Time/Part-time ( Annual Leave 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays)

Contract Term: Permanent

Contracted Hours: 20 hpw - Monday to Friday 14.00pm to 18.00pm

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a caring, resourceful, reliable, self-motivated individual who will take great pride in our school premises and grounds. You must have the ability to work on your own initiative and have excellent organisational skills. This position will be based at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Loughton, which is part of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

The successful candidate will:

Have high expectations of maintaining the school, and keeping it in excellent condition.
Have good knowledge and experience of operating a safe and secure site and complying with H&S legislation (training will be provided to secure full understanding)
Have ability to adjust to the needs of the role and show flexibility and initiative when necessary, (including an adaptation in hours when required)
Have good IT Skills
Be able to support the Catholic ethos of the school
Be contactable during unsociable hours to receive emergency call outs.

Duties will include:

Responsibility for Health & Safety and Security of the school site, including locking and unlocking the school every day during term time and some weeks of the holidays
Maintaining the school in an excellent condition both externally and internally
Managing external contractors, servicing works and small projects
Monitoring site stock and ordering supplies
Communicating effectively with a range of people including children, staff, visitors and external agencies.

As a Trust we have:

Exceptionally well-behaved pupils who are proud of their school and achievements
A welcoming and warm environment where everyone is valued and respected
Strong and experienced leadership team, dedicated to the professional development of staff
Strong Church community links and a supportive Governing Body

The successful candidate should ideally hold a current full clean driving licence and be prepared to drive the Trust minibus and training will be provided.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please arrange to do so by emailing Mrs Irene Nelson, H.R. Manager for the Trust at nelson@ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk. An application pack can be found at www.ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk .

Completed CES application forms should be emailed to Mrs Irene Nelson.

The school reserves the right to appoint a candidate during the application process.

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to support this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, an enhanced DBS.

Applications must be made using the school’s downloadable application form. (CES Application Form). Available from the CESEW website, or upon request.

Closing Date: Friday 18th October 2024 - Midday

Interview Date: TBC