Brookfields School · Widnes, North West
The School Caretaker is responsible for the property and asset management of the school, liaising daily with the School Business Manager and Headteacher on caretaking and site management issues such as:
Ensuring the safety and security of the school premises
Maintaining the internal and external fabric of the school’s premises as a safe working environment
Maintaining the school swimming pool
What we are looking for:
We are looking to appoint a hardworking, skilled, dependable, and self-motivated individual(s) to join our fantastic team. We require someone who will contribute to the smooth running of the school by organising and undertaking the caretaking, maintenance, cleaning and security of the school site, resources, and grounds. The successful candidate will have caretaking or general maintenance skills together with a knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and procedures. They will also be flexible in their approach, energetic and be keen to work as part of our school community. Training will be offered to the successful candidate for example around Pool Management.
Brookfields School provides a quality, inclusive and specialist education for pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disorders.
We are committed to:
An inclusive approach to teaching and learning to provide equal opportunities for all pupils
Providing a positive, stimulating, child-centred learning environment, where everyone is valued and respected
Promoting the personal qualities of individuals so that they achieve and contribute to their highest level
Sustaining the highest quality teaching and learning standards
Promoting learning as a life-long process involving a wide community of people including families
All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.
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