Caretaker Facilities - Part-time

Job Description

Pay: KR3 (£18425 FTE) Start Date: January 2022 (subject to DBS) The Stour Academy Trust are looking to appoint a caretakerto oversee the maintenance and site duties at Adisham CE Primary School andWater Meadows Primary School. We are looking for a pro-active,adaptable andpositive individual to join our team. This role is vital for ensuring themaintenance of the school premises, buildings and equipment to ensure thesafety of pupils, staff and visitors.Due to the location of the schools and responsibility fortwosites the successful candidate must have a full UK driving licence andtheir own vehicle. (If travel between the schools is required during a workingday the mileage is claimable.) The role includes responsibility for: Site SecurityGeneral maintenance, repairs,cleaning anddecoratingRegular fire, water and alarm tests and recordkeepingThis role is: 20 hours per weekTerm time working plus 3 weeks during schoolholidaysPro-ratad KR3 salary - approximately £9005 peryearThe successful candidate will have previous experienceofbuilding maintenance and knowledge of basic plumbing, joinery, electrical anddecorating repair. Basic computer skills preferred but not essential.We are seeking applicants that can acton their own initiative, dealing with any unexpected problems that mayarisewith a positive attitude. We offer our staff: Full inductionEver evolving work-life balance package including accessto free confidential counsellingAn additional days paid leave per academicyear*Staff not expected to respond to e-mails after 6.00pm orat weekends*Afterthe completion of two years continuous service. Our Facebook pages for Adisham and Water Meadows areregularly updated and will give you an excellent idea of what life at ourschools is like every day but we would love to welcome you to visitour schools. Pleaseget in touch with the office to arrange a visit!Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an EnhancedDisclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Pleasenote that references will be requested prior tointerview, at least one reference must be from your most recent employer.Candidates who are invited for interview will be required to bringwith them photo ID (either a valid driving licence or passport) ClosingDate: 25/11/2021 at 10:00 Interviews: wb 6 Dec (subject to references) Information about the trust Join a supportive and collaborative network of staff at The StourAcademy Trust. For new teachers we offer a supportive start to your career. Ourinduction processensures that the appropriate guidance, support, training,expectations and observations are provided through a structured but flexibleindividualised programme. "Staff feel well supported and appreciate the range oftraining and professional development opportunitiesavailable within the trust.Newly qualified teachers and those new to the school are particularly wellsupported." Ofsted 2018 Finberry Primary School Experienced Teachers:- Looking for more responsibility or greaterprofessional development The Stour AcademyTrust can offer experiencedteachers the opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities with rapidcareer progression in our successful and growing Trust. Supported by a network of teachers, the Trusts collaborative modelof working in Hubs allows all teachersaccess to resources, experience andopportunities that are just not available to those working in stand aloneschools. Our staffing structure places teachers on a clear career pathway,presenting numerous opportunities for further leadership or curriculumresponsibilities.Individualised support from Lead Practioners - The Stour AcademyTrust utilises Lead Practioners to support all its teachers to be outstanding.As experienced coaches and mentors, Lead Practioners support individualteachers by planning lessons together, modellingteaching, sharing bestpractice in developmental marking, demonstrating the effective use of TAs,observing teaching and providing constructive feedback in a positiveenvironment. Teachers working with our Lead Practioners have shown significantimprovements intheir teaching, leaving them feeling more confident and securein their ability to deliver a positive impact on pupil learning. Benefits - Full induction process ~ Structured but flexibleprogramme to support teachers in their NQT year ~ Ever evolving work-lifebalancepackage including the chance to have PPA time at home every fortnight ~Support from a network of experienced teachers ~ Excellent career developmentopportunities We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of allour students. You are advisedthat this post is subject to the Rehabilitationof Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales)Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced DisclosureApplication to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). KTJ1