Assistant Caretaker - Tonbridge, United Kingdom - Inspired

Inspired

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Tonbridge, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

ROLE SUMMARY:

Hilden Grange School is a co-educational preparatory day school for children aged 3-13 years.

We have a thriving community and pride ourselves on our friendly atmosphere, outstanding teaching, impressive examination success, thriving sports and vibrant extra-curricular activities.

The school has access to more than twenty acres of attractive grounds, on the northern fringe of Tonbridge, Kent.

We are looking to recruit an Assistant Caretaker from September 2024. This is a part time role for 15 hours per week, term time only.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To assist the Site Manager and Groundsman in the routine maintenance of the school site and grounds, including the preparation of sports pitches and facilities
To train as a road crossing patrol officer and to carry out duties as required
To drive the school minibuses as and when required
Opening and locking of school buildings as required in term time and school holiday periods, including unlocking and locking external doors and deactivating and activating security alarms, checking for fire hazards, checking all windows are closed, noting and reporting all damages
Carrying out swimming pool tests in advance of use by pupils and staff during pool opening months (April
October)
Cleaning the swimming pool and maintaining the swimming pool plant and dosing equipment, ensuring that regular checks of water samples are undertaken specialist certified training will be provided
Ensuring sufficient stocks of chemicals and consumable spares are maintained for the pool, and also consumables and sundries for school vehicles; and ensuring that appropriate health and safety procedures and COSHH regulations are followed for the handling of pool chemicals
Cleaning and regular servicing/preparation of the schools transport minibuses and people carrier including replenishing fuel, oil, screen wash etc.
Assisting with the supervision and direction of contractors whilst on site
Carrying out other duties as required by the Head/Site Manager, including opening and securing the school site before and after school events at weekends and during the evening

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Experience -

Experience of working in a similar role
Experience of working in a school environment would be desirable
Experience of using horticultural machinery would be an advantage

Skills -

A good standard of DIY skills
A clean driving license, preferably D1 or above
Good horticultural skills desirable
Confident use of information and communication (ICT), including familiarity with basic Microsoft packages e.g. Word, Outlook

Knowledge -

An understanding of security and safety requirements in a school environment

Personal competencies & Qualities -

Evidence of being a strong team member
Enthusiasm and a positive outlook
An ability to work to deadlines and to work independently and as part of a team when required

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and preemployment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
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