Set in beautiful grounds, our school is a place where children can learn, play and thrive. We’re looking for someone who will care for our building and green spaces as much as we do – helping keep everything safe, tidy and looking its best.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

·         Taking pride in the presentation of our school; looking after our school buildings and outdoor areas, including playgrounds and green spaces

·         Carrying out minor repairs, general maintenance and DIY jobs

·         Opening and locking up the school each day

·         Keeping paths clear and the grounds safe in all seasons

·         Supporting staff with practical tasks and helping maintain a calm, orderly site

·         Making sure the school is compliant with legal and regulatory standards related to buildings and health and safety

·         Leading, and supporting, the cleaning team

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

·         Someone hands on, friendly and proactive, with a good eye for detail

·         Basic knowledge of maintenance, DIY or caretaking

·         Knowledge of Health & Safety and hygiene procedures and precautions

·         Someone who is physically able to carry out the manual handling tasks and cleaning duties

·         A person who appreciates nature and enjoys spending time outdoors in all weathers

·         A reliable team player who demonstrates good communication skills that allow effective communication with all levels of school staff, governors, pupils and contractors

·         Someone who presents themselves in a professional and positive manner as you will be highly visible around the school and are expected to be a good role model and representative of the school community

WHAT WE OFFER:

·         A friendly, supportive team across the school

·         Stable hours, a generous holiday entitlement and a Local Government Pension

·         Ongoing training and support in your role

·         The satisfaction of knowing your work helps children feel safe, happy and ready to learn

Our school is part of the Blue Kite Academy Trust, a family of primary schools in Swindon who offer excellent career opportunities, high quality CPD, a competitive salary and an excellent pension scheme.

Potential candidates for this role are warmly invited to contact us for an informal conversation by calling the school office if they wish on 01793 521141.

The hours of work required are 6:30 am -10:00 am and 4:15-6:15 Monday to Thursday and 6:30am-10:00 am and 2:00pm-4:00pm Friday. (27.5 hours per week). There may be some requirement for duties to be undertaken outside of the normal working day or at weekends. We are able to offer some flexible working options and alternative patterns of work for this role and would be happy to explore this further with candidates. Term time contract, including TD days plus 2 weeks to be agreed.

Salary:  Depending on experience and qualifications.

Candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be contacted shortly after the closing date.

SAFEGUARDING:

Greenmeadow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, medical pre-employment checks, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and proof of the right to work in the UK.