Caretaker - Temporary

If you are hardworking, reliable, responsible, a good time keeper and can work as part of a team then we can offer you:
+ A lovely school in a beautiful setting
+ A genuinely happy place to work, where you will be valued and supported
+ A range of opportunities for professional development
+ Supportive staff and governing body
+ A commitment to ensuring a sensible work-life balance
We are looking for someone who will:
+ Be responsible for the security of the school premises and grounds including opening and closing of the school daily.
+ Report breaches of security to the necessary authorities.
+ Be competent in carrying out day-to-day reactive repairs, compliance testing and maintenance work.
+ Liaise with all contractors visiting or working on the school grounds or premises.
+ Be responsible for maintaining safe and clean school premises and grounds.
+ Undertake cleaning tasks.
+ When required, to be flexible for the needs of the school and site.
+ Be adaptable and flexible for unexpected events should they arise.
+ Possible call outs as a main keyholder of the site.

+ Have a positive mindset and a good sense of humour.
+ Be a positive role model for the children of St Peter's.
+ Be a good communicator and work well with team-members.

St. Peter's Methodist Primary School is a Good (Ofsted 2018), one form entry voluntary controlled primary school located in the heart of Canterbury. The school enjoys a strong relationship with the Methodist Church and has been recognised as Outstanding in the June 2018 SIAMS inspection. We have the benefit of modern facilities and an attractive, well-planned playground and forest school area within a historic setting. Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff work closely together to raise standards and develop creativity. All staff benefit from effective support and CPD to enable them to develop.

This is a temporary contract to cover staff absence, Monday - Friday, 7am - 11am paid at Kent Range 4 £21,389 (£11,561.64 pro rata).