Caretaker - Willaston Primary School Douglas, Scotland
Job description
About the role and our team
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Caretaker to join our friendly team at Willaston Primary School!
Within this role, you will ensure the security of the site is maintained and undertake day to day supervision of cleaning staff to ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene, as well as making sure Health and Safety standards are met.
Day to day your responsibilities will include:
- Organising work programmes and training for cleaning staff
- Contributing to a quality service
- Ordering provisions within established procedures and agreed budgets
- Maintaining and repairing the site including minor redecoration work and replacement of lamps and plugs
We are a partnership of schools, linked with Dhoon Primary School and Laxey Primary School. Therefore part of your role will be to provide additional support and capacity to the teams across our partnership of schools from time to time.
This role provides an exciting opportunity for someone who is well organised, flexible and reliable to be a key member of the school team and a visible member of the school community, as well as a positive role model for the children.
What can this role offer me?
You can take advantage of the excellent opportunities we provide for personal and professional development. This includes the use of our Learning, Education and Development Centre and the fantastic range of fully funded courses we support.
As a Government employee, you will also be able to benefit from the Activ8 scheme, which provides sporting opportunities in your local area by qualified coaches.
Free on-site parking will be available to you at Willaston Primary School.
How to find out more and apply
For more information please see the attached job description and person specification, alternatively contact Max Kelly on 01624 861373.
Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. You’ll need to upload your latest CV to your application, and we recommend that you also include a cover letter that explains your motivations for applying, and that demonstrates your suitability for this post. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at [email protected].
Additional information
Please note an enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, which the Department will cover the cost of for you. Please note if you have lived for more than 6 months outside of the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the appropriate authorities in the relevant locations, please read the guidance about how to obtain this letter.
A uniform will also be provided.
A relocation package and interview expenses are not available for this role.
We support flexible working and equality, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and would encourage you to apply.
The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.
Find out more about where a career in the Isle of Man Public Service could take you at hr.gov.im/careers.
