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Assistant Caretaker - Solent Junior School


Job details:                  Assistant Caretaker

Salary :                        Band 3 (£22,737 - £23,130 FTE) 25 hours per week, (2pm to 7pm)  52 weeks a year

Contract :                    Permanent, Part time

Start date :                  29th April 2024 or sooner if possible

Closing date:               Tuesday 19th March 2024 (12 noon)

Interviews:                  to be held on Wednesday 27th March 2024


We are looking for a well organised, self-motivated person with a range of practical skills to join our friendly and approachable staff teams.  Both experienced and new to role would be welcome to apply given relevant skills.  The Assistant Caretaker will report directly to the Site Manager and as well as undertaking general maintenance, will assist in the day to day operational management, safety and security of the school site.  Although you will be based at Solent Junior School, there may also be the need to work across both the school sites, with Solent Infant School.

The applicant would need to be practically minded and able to apply their skills to any areas required of a site team.  The applicant would also be required to undertake the occasional minibus driving duty transporting children to and from events.  Experience of this is desirable although MIDAS training can be given.  There may also be the need to be flexible to meet the needs of the school and support out of school events.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed.  Please contact the school office by email tdinsmore@thesolentschools.org to arrange a tour or for an application pack.  If there are any specific questions about the role, please indicate these in your email and someone will contact you.  Please note all applications must be submitted by the specified deadline date and time and must be submitted on the correct De Curci Trust application form.  Please note, we do not accept cv’s.

The De Curci Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.