Caretaker

Weddington Primary School are looking for a self-motivated, hardworking and reliable person to join our friendly and welcoming team as the school’s caretaker.

The Caretaker will provide an excellent premises management service for the working needs of students, staff and other site users.

The main responsibilities and skills required include:

• Proven experience of Building Maintenance
• Site Safety and security, including being the primary key holder
• Checking the building daily, opening and closing the building in the morning and evenings.
• Liaising with contractors and organising works.
• Routine repairs and Maintenance work of building and grounds to a high standard
• Undertaking painting and repairs.
• Support proactively the letting of the school facilities
• Capable of working autonomously
• Responsive and self-motivated
• Flexible approach and ability to work as a team member

Our school can offer the successful candidate a warm and friendly environment with a small dedicated committed team of staff.

Hours will be 32 and a half hours per week, as directed, including early mornings, evenings and weekends, 52 weeks per year including holiday entitlement which must be taken during school closure time.

The Caretaker also works during school holidays when hours are flexible but still total 32 and a half hours per week.

Previous experience as a Caretaker or experience in the building trade is essential. You should be able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills and be able to relate well to children and interact with them in a friendly and positive manner.

 Weddington Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Completion of a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is a requirement of this post.

Please complete and return application forms to Mrs S Chamberlain via email to chamberlain.s@welearn365.com

Visits to the school can be arranged please call 02476 340729

Salary grade E points 5-6 £17,260 - £17,605 Actual Salary