Thames View Primary School seeks to appoint a Caretaker, to start with immediate effect.

The successful candidate will be a dependable and dedicated individual to join the Premises team as a morning opening shift Caretaker. This important role involves opening the school premises each day and carrying out a thorough walk-around to ensure the site is safe, secure, and ready to welcome staff and pupils. There may also be occasional light caretaking tasks required during this time.

This is a part time, permanent role, Term Time Only, paid based on the NJC pay scale D2 point 4-11 (FTE £25,185 - £28,142 - calculated on a pro rata basis which equates to £1,422 - £1,589 annum).

The working pattern will consist of 2.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 6:45-7:15 am. This position is only required during the school's Term Time.

What can we offer you? 

The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.  

We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.  

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust 

We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer: 

• Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Benenden Healthcare
• Free Flu Jabs
• Free Health Checks 
• Access EarlyPay
• Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 – 12 week courses
• Discounted gym membership 
• CPD afternoons
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Free parking on all our sites

If you require any further information or you wish to organise a tour of the school, please contact the Head of Estates, Charlie Graham, via email to ⁠estates@thatrust.org.uk.   

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.