Senior Caretaker

The Headteacher, Staff and Governing Body of Flushdyke

Junior and Infant School are seeking to appoint a skilled and effective Senior

Caretaker from the start of the Summer Term.

We are a small Junior and Infant School catering for

pupils aged from 3 to 11, which benefits from an attractive building and

grounds, including an extensive woodland, natural pond and gardens. We are

extremely proud of our high standards and of our commitment to improving outcomes

for all our pupils. We were judged by Ofsted to be a good school in our most

recent inspection (2022) and we continue to strive to be the best that we can

be for our children, parents and the local community.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced

person to undertake responsibility for the day-to-day management of the

premises related functions, including maintenance and security of the building

and site. We would also particularly welcome someone who can become an integral

and valued member of our warm, caring school community, who is willing to make

a positive difference to the learning of our children and contributes towards

the wider community of the school.

Primarily,

we are looking for an individual who wants to work as part of a team, making a

real difference at our school through:

Undertaking and arranging repairs,

maintenance and decoration Undertaking horticultural activities,

gardening and maintenance Contributing to effective risk

management Overseeing cleaning services Contributing to Health and Safety related policies and

procedures and successfully implementing agreed improvements Co-ordinating lettings and carrying

out associated clerical tasks Contributing to the vision and values

of the school

You will

need:

Good

numeracy and literacy skills Skills and willingness to work in and

develop our outdoor environment Experience of horticultural work and

an ability to relate well to children A competent skill-set which enables

you to carry out general repairs and maintenance duties Good interpersonal and communication

skills with adults and children Self-motivated

and willing to identify areas around school where actions are needed Flexibility and a good sense of humour Working knowledge of relevant policies, codes of practice

and legislation in particular relating to Health and Safety NVQ level 2 or

equivalent qualification is desirable