Location: Chesterfield, S21
Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Working hours: 7:00am-9:00am and 2:45pm-5:45pm
Contract: Long-term supply, with the potential to become permanent
Start date: ASAP
Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Site Supervisor / Caretaker to join a welcoming primary school in the S21 area of Chesterfield on a long-term basis.
This is an open vacancy and could provide an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to secure a permanent position within the school.
The Role
The successful Site Supervisor / Caretaker will be responsible for helping to ensure the school premises are safe, secure and well maintained throughout the day.
The role will involve opening the school each morning at 7:00am, ensuring the site is ready for the school day, and then returning in the afternoon to help close and secure the school at the end of the day.
Working hours are:
Monday to Friday
7:00am-9:00am
2:45pm-5:45pm
25 hours per week
Key Responsibilities
Opening and securing the school premises
Carrying out routine site checks
Ensuring the school site is safe, clean and secure
Reporting maintenance issues and arranging repairs where required
Supporting with general site and premises duties
Setting up and moving equipment when required
Carrying out basic maintenance tasks
Ensuring the school is secure at the end of the school day
Supporting the school with any other reasonable site-related duties
The Ideal Candidate
The school are looking for someone who has previous experience working as a Site Supervisor, Caretaker, Premises Assistant or in a similar role.
You will need to be reliable, practical and able to work independently. Experience working within a school or other educational setting would be advantageous, although candidates with relevant premises, facilities or caretaking experience will also be considered.
The successful candidate will need to:
Have previous experience in a site, caretaking, premises or facilities role
Be reliable, punctual and responsible
Have a practical approach to problem solving
Be confident working independently
Have good communication skills
Be able to commit to the full Monday-Friday working pattern
Have a strong understanding of site security and health and safety
Safeguarding
As the role is based within a primary school, the successful candidate will be required to undergo full safeguarding and vetting checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
This will include an Enhanced DBS check, suitable references and the necessary employment and safeguarding checks before commencing work.
Why Work for Tradewind Recruitment?
Tradewind Recruitment are a market-leading education recruitment agency, supporting schools and education professionals across the UK.
As a Tradewind candidate, you will benefit from:
Competitive rates of pay
Free access to CPD through The National College
Online registration and timesheets
Dedicated support from your experienced recruitment consultant
Access to a wide range of education opportunities
A straightforward registration processIf you are an experienced Site Supervisor, Caretaker, Premises Assistant or Facilities professional looking for a new opportunity in the Chesterfield area, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Tradewind Recruitment for more information about this opportunity
Salary description
£15.00 - £18.20 per hour