Caretaker Sprowston, England
Job description
Sprowston Community Academy
Cannerby Lane
Sprowston
Norwich
NR7 8NE
Email: [email protected]
Headteacher: Liz Wood
Vacancy: Caretaker
Salary Scale D5 to D6 £21,575 - £21,968
All year round, permanent, 37 hours per week
“Being the best version of Sprowston that we can be”
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, friendly, self-motivated and conscientious caretaker to join our estates team based at Sprowston Community Academy. Duties include carrying out basic maintenance, building repairs and keeping the school and grounds clean, safe and tidy. We welcome applicants with experience of working within a caretaker or maintenance role ideally within a school environment. It is essential that applicants have good administrative, communication and ICT skills along with a good understanding of legislation and regulatory compliance as it applies to school premises such as Health & Safety, COSHH, asbestos and legionella.
Applicants should possess excellent attention to detail and organisational skills along with a flexible approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a busy team. Personal qualities are of paramount importance and the person appointed is expected to be approachable, professional and reliable.
Sprowston Community Academy is a growing 11-18 school serving the Northeast of Norwich. We are exceptionally proud of our place within the local community and our strong local reputation reflects this. We are an inclusive school and believe passionately that students need to be equipped as good citizens as well as good learners. The successful applicant will work with us to fully promote this ethos whilst also striving for academic excellence.
The hours for this post will be 37 hours per week, all year round. Worked Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm & Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm. Flexibility is essential to cover absence.
For further information about Sprowston Community Academy, please visit the website sprowstoncommunityacademy.co.uk
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Please include in the personal statement section of your application why you believe you are suitable for this role in terms of skill, experience and personal qualities.
You must “Submit” your fully completed application by the closing date/time.
Closing date: Friday 12th May - 9.00am Interviews: TBC
This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.
