School Morning Caretaker Needed. 

We have a current vacancy for a morning caretaker at Tudor. Our caretaker is an essential part of our school team and we value their work enormously.

We need someone to work for 2 hours each morning between 6am and 8am. 

This is the advert.

Please complete and return the application form below if you are interested or phone the school office for more information. 01787 372005.

School Morning Caretaker

• Tudor CE Primary School
• Address: Tudor Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1NL
• Salary: FTE £26016 Grade 2.4 pro rata
• Hours:2 hours daily in the morning 6-8am term time only
• Start Date: Immediately (following successful enhanced DBS)
• Reports to: Headteacher and/or Office manager

Job Description

 Main Purpose of the Job

To prepare the school for opening to children and staff, to undertake essential maintenance and statutory checks each day and week.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend relevant training as directed.
• Unlock the outside gates
• Unlock all rooms inside the school
• Bring fruit in
• Bring in mail from mailbox and leave in reception
• Check and sweep if necessary the tennis courts & playing field for debris/broken glass
• Check all outside areas
• Clean up bird droppings from artificial grass
• Blower leaves away at back off school play area/under canopy
• Check woodland area
• Sweep & tidy up quiet area outside school hall
• Make sure the areas under canopy (new school side) are kept clean
• Check all outside bins and change them when needed
• Blow the large playground clear of leaves when required
• Litter pick when required

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

• Basic education (literacy and numeracy skills)
• Willingness to undertake training in statutory building checks
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one)

Experience

• Previous caretaking experience in a school or similar environment is desirable but not essential

Skills and knowledge

• Awareness of health and safety procedures and regulations (desirable but training provided if needed)
• Ability to follow instructions and work to a high standard of cleanliness
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

Personal qualities

• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high standards
• Friendly and approachable manner
• Willingness to contribute positively to the school community
• Commitment to upholding the school’s values and safeguarding children

We Offer:

• A supportive and welcoming school community
• Training and development opportunities
• A commitment to staff wellbeing
• The chance to make a difference in the lives of our pupils

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Tudor CofE Primary School, Sudbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks, including references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants must produce evidence of their right to work in the UK.

Tudor CofE Primary School, Sudbury is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

To apply: Please contact Liz Campbell or Sam Crane by calling 01787 372005

Contact the office for an application or go to our website and download the application form. Return all application forms to our school office.

Closing date: Wednesday 7^th October 12noon.