Caretaker (GBA & GCA)

Manage the day-to-day premises ensuring that all areas of compliance are maintained.
Conduct fire safety and health and safety checks for the sites.
Be responsible for securing the school sites at the end of each day.
Undertake general repairs and maintenance around the schools, general handyman skills are essential.
Be knowledgeable in relation to Health and safety regulations.
Carry out general porterage and event set up.
Undertake other duties as referenced in the Job Description.
You will

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Caretaker with high expectations and a positive 'can do' attitude who can manage our premises to ensure it is a safe place for all children, staff, parents and visitors., Have experience in a similar role, ideally in an educational environment.
Have good customer care and people skills.
Be organised, self-motivated with a professional approach whilst being adaptable and flexible.
Be a good team motivator.
Be able to work independently and in a proactive manner, with good time management skills.
Have general ICT skills, including email.
Ideally have knowledge and experience of working with building heating, security and alarm systems and hazard identification and risk assessment or be willing to undertake training in these areas.

Closing date: 31st May 2024 (We reserve the right to close this advert subject to receipt of suitable applicants).

Hours: 40 hours per week, 20 hours per school (may include split shift to be negotiated with Headteacher, in line with school requirements).

Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks

Salary: Scale 4, points 7 - 11, FTE £24,294 - £28, 017 Increasing with length of service.

Interview date: Week commencing 3rd June 2024

Staff Benefits:

23-30 days annual leave increasing with years of service
O2 Staff discount
Free use of Leisure facilities including gym, swimming pool, fitness classes
Free car parking
Generous employee pension contribution scheme and death in service benefit (LGPS)
CPD access and support
Employee assistance package offering counselling & advice on a range of matters including financial, health, workplace, family
Automatic annual salary increments within pay grade (contracted support staff)
Access to staff discounts from local supplier
Caretaker:

Godmanchester Bridge Academy and Godmanchester Community Academy are busy and friendly schools and we are looking for a positive, hardworking, Caretaker who has a keen commitment to providing high standards of service delivery of customer care.

This is a 52-week contract, 40 hours per week.

We are a growing Trust and there is potential for further hours in the future.