Maintenance Caretaker and Cleaner - South Brent Primary School (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Part Time
- Please see the advert text for a breakdown of the salary
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Our school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities.
Salary: NJC Grade D (Maintenance Caretaker): £25,992 - £27,711 and NJC Grade A (Cleaner): £23,656 FTE (both contracts will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked at each grade)
Working Pattern: These are two permanent roles working 25 hours per week as a Maintenance Caretaker (NJC Grade D, 52 weeks per year) and an additional, separate Cleaner contract of 5 hours per week (NJC Grade A, 41 weeks per year)
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and motivated individual to join our school’s premises team and cleaning team. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake both roles (Maintenance Caretaker and Cleaner), please see attached job descriptions for further information regarding each role.
South Brent Primary School is a very special place to work, in a beautiful rural location. South Brent village is situated on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, surrounded by farmland with easy access to A38. The school benefits from extensive grounds, providing a range of outdoor education areas.
Our dedicated team of staff and governors work together to create a school where there is a real sense of community and where teachers and learners can flourish. Our school aims to provide a stimulating and fun learning environment where pupils are encouraged, supported, motivated and challenged to undertake their personal journey of discovery.
We are looking for a dedicated individual who is reliable, proactive, and takes pride in their work. Ideally, they will have experience in a similar role, with skills in DIY/property maintenance and an understanding of health and safety regulations, however, training can be given. Most importantly, you will share our commitment to creating a wonderful learning environment for all our children.
As Maintenance Caretaker, you will be at the heart of our school community, ensuring that our buildings and grounds are maintained to the highest standards. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing keys, unlocking and locking, overseeing access to the school and ensuring that the site is secure.
- Keeping the school clean and tidy (internally and externally), ensuring that all areas are well-presented and welcoming.
- Conducting regular compliance checks and maintenance to ensure all facilities are safe and compliant with regulations.
- Handling day-to-day repairs, from fixing minor issues to liaising with contractors for larger projects.
We can promise you a wonderful, highly supportive staff team. We have strong links through our multi- academy trust, Ventrus Ltd, and we enjoy being able to share expertise as well as offer school to school support.
All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
To apply for this role please submit your application online via the following link;
https://south-brent-primary.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3739741
The closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 10th February 2025.
Interview Date: Will be held on Thursday 13th February 2025.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationExeterDevon
- Work Postcode
TQ10 9JN
- Reference
AC4780
- Occupational GroupManual (Caretaking/Cleaning/Driving/Catering/
- Salary Details
Please see the advert text for a breakdown of the salary
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
Maintenance Caretaker: 25 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum / Cleaner: 5 hours per week, 41 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
10/02/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes