Caretakers (2 posts) - Axminster Primary Academy / Loders Primary Academy & Marshwood Primary Academy (First Federation Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- NJC D8-D12: £13.47 per hour
Post 1: Axminster Community Primary School, Stoney Lane, Axminster EX13 5BU
Hours: 25 hours per week
Post 2: Loders C of E Primary Academy, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3SA & Marshwood C Of E Primary School Bridport DT6 5QA Bridport DT6 5QA
Hours: 10 hours per week
Required to start as soon as possible.
We are looking for 2 dedicated caretakers to work at three of schools within The First Federation Trust. We are a Multi Academy Trust of 29 primary schools located across Devon and Dorset.
These positions will provide efficient and effective maintenance support to the School/Trust including ensuring the security and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are maintained, in accordance with the required standards, to keep the schools functioning effectively.
The post-holder will be expected to observe safe working practices in carrying out the required duties and ensure that instructions specified by technical consultants, contractors and manufacturers are adhered to.
You should have experience of carrying out routine general maintenance with a commitment to a high standard of working and also a good understanding of security issues.
You will need to travel between work locations and you may also be required to travel and work at across other sites within a geographical area across the Trust.
The successful candidate will:
• Have high expectations of maintaining the school, and keeping it in excellent condition.
• Have good knowledge and experience of operating a safe and secure site and complying with H&S legislation (training will be provided to secure full understanding)
• Have ability to adjust to the needs of the role and show flexibility and initiative when necessary, (including an adaptation in hours when required)
• This role requires occasional attendance for out of hours for emergency purposes.
• Contribute in a positive way to the ethos of the school in line with First Federation Trust values.
Duties will include:
• Responsibility for Health & Safety and Security of the school site, including some locking and unlocking during the school holidays
• Maintaining the school in an excellent condition both externally and internally
• Managing external contractors, servicing works and small projects
• Monitoring site stock and ordering supplies
• Communicating effectively with a range of people including children, staff, visitors and external agencies.
We can offer the candidate:
We offer you a supportive environment within a friendly team, with the added advantage of working closely with other schools within the Federation.
• An exciting and innovative Trust that will inspire and allow you to reach your full potential.
• Collaborative support and ongoing professional development within our Multi Academy Trust
• Opportunities for future career development within our own school and across the schools within our Trust.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Staff wellbeing programme
• Contributory pension through the LGPS Pensions Scheme
You are encouraged to visit the school prior to application and can contact the school office on 01297 33005 (Axminster) 01308 423418 (Loders) 01297 678224 (Marshwood) to arrange this.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website:
All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
Applications supported by recruitment consultancies will not be accepted.
For further information and to apply please visit Vacancies | First Federation
Please apply by midday Friday 21st March.
Interview Date: w/c 24th March 2025
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationEast DevonDevonDorset
- Work Postcode
EX13 5BU & DT6
- Reference
JS06784
- Occupational GroupManual (Caretaking/Cleaning/Driving/Catering/
- Salary Details
NJC D8-D12: £13.47 per hour
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
see advert text
- Closing Date
21/03/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes