The successful candidate will have a positive outlook, be reliable and discrete, have practical, hands- on skills, a flexible approach and be able to cope with the varied nature of the role. They will need to be able to use their initiative, be proactive to the needs of the school, have a good understanding of Health & Safety/COSSH Regulations and be able to take on small projects as required.

The post holder will undertake general maintenance work around the site and carry out some grounds work. Whilst previous experience and/or relevant skills are preferred, they are not essential. The role involves a split shift working pattern (to be negotiated) with a requirement to open the site in the morning and secure it in the evening.

*The post is full time, permanent, 36.5 hours per week, all year round. Holidays must be taken during school holiday times.

As a school we can offer:

*A welcoming and supportive staff team.
*Respectful and well behaved children.
*A committed Governing Body who value staff and invest in their development
*An environment that we are proud of and like to keep nicely maintained

Safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).

Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Visits to the school are arranged by appointment.  Please contact enquiry@stjuderc.bham.sch.uk to arrange a visit.