Havering Schools Jobs

Caretaker

Grade: Drapers’ Grade 4, points 5-6

Salary: £22,185 to £22.587 per annum

Hours: 36 hours per week. 52 weeks per year

Required: April 2021

Accountable to: Principal of Drapers’ Pyrgo Priory School

Aim:

We are seeking to appoint a highly effective, enthusiastic and experienced caretaker to join our friendly and supportive team. You will work with our existing caretaker as part of a team to make sure the school site is safe, secure and ready for use by pupils, staff and other school users. The site staff are expected to work flexibly and share an early and late shift and be pro-active in keeping the school safe and secure.

The right candidate will have a proven track record of working in maintenance and have general trade skills and a proactive attitude. The role is varied and includes cleaning responsibilities, repairs and maintenance, site safety and security, portering and other jobs as required. You will use an online system to log checks, and be expected to report jobs that cannot be dealt with in house so that contractors can be brought in as necessary.

Although the post will be located at Drapers’ Pyrgo Priory School, you could be asked to work in any of the Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust Schools, as and when business needs require such cross-working between schools.

About us:

Drapers’ Pyrgo Priory School is a member of the Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust based in Harold Hill, sponsored by The Drapers’ Company and Queen Mary University of London.

Our vision at Pyrgo is to engage, excite and enable all pupils, staff and the community we serve to excel. We do this through our focussed approach in three key areas: challenge, curriculum and community.

Challenge – A culture of high ambition

Curriculum – Enjoyment in learning through excellence in teaching

Community – Developing our school as a hub for families to engage in enrichment and enjoyable activities to ensure the health and wellbeing of everybody it serves

We can offer:

• Excellent training and CPD opportunities to develop your skills and career
• A great staff team to work alongside
• A supportive Multi-Academy Trust structure and team of School Governors, who are passionate and committed to everyone at school
• Guidance and support from a highly experienced and effective leadership team.

Please visit our school website and social media pages to gain a picture of our school community. Our Office Manager will respond to any questions regarding the post - please email these to the school office (office@draperspyrgo.com)

Closing date: 26^th February 2021

Interviews: 11^th March 2021

Please read the Job Description for further details of the role.

Equal Opportunities

Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references.  Employees could also be asked to work in any Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust location.

We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all.

The protection of our students from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our school, superseding any other considerations.

Drapers’ Multi-Academy Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ (September 2018) guidance and all potential employees will undergo vigorous vetting checks to ensure their suitability.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant with be expected to undertake a satisfactory disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position.

Please apply online via the link. If you experience any technical difficulties, please call the support desk on 020 7427 8250 or email at support@jobsgopublic.com