Do you want to work in a school where everyone puts children first?

Do you believe that children should learn in a dynamic, clean, safe and inspirational environment?

Do you take pride in delivering the best for children through attention to detail and pro-activity?

Pinxton Village Academies is an amazing place to be. We provide challenge, enjoyment and encourage our children to be independent learners, problem solvers and team-players. Our aim is to meet the needs of all our pupils to achieve their full potential in their academic, creative, personal, physical, moral and spiritual development. We aim to equip our children with the right balance of skills to enable them to achieve academic success but also to become special people with a moral outlook. This all takes place in an environment showcasing the highest standards of presentation from a team that all care about our children fulfilling their potential.

We are seeking a dynamic, committed, and highly organised Caretaker to join our dedicated site and cleaning team. As a key member of our school community, you will play a vital role in ensuring the security, safety, and maintenance of our site, presenting our school and grounds at their absolute best in line with our values.

Hours: 30 hours per week, split shift (6am - 9am and 3:30pm - 6:30pm), all year round

The successful candidate will:

• ·         Have high standards for the school environment both inside and outside
• ·         Have good literacy and numeracy skills
• ·         Be able to carry out regular procedures, routines and maintain the premises and grounds to the highest standards
• ·         Maintain and keep appropriate records in line with Health & Safety requirements
• ·         Have good DIY skills and ability to manage projects
• ·         Be pro-active to ensure the school and grounds are well maintained
• ·         Ensure the school and grounds are kept safe and secure at all times
• ·         Be willing to go above and beyond and celebrate our unique selling point as a school – our environment and our wonderful children, staff and wider community

What we can offer:

• ·         The best children, families and staff in the universe;
• ·         A full induction programme;
• ·         Local Government Pension Scheme – one of the most competitive schemes on the market;
• ·         Excellent CPD opportunities through Flying High Futures;
• ·         A network of Caretakers and Site Managers within the Flying High Trust;
• ·         Access to training resources through The National College;
• ·         A Trust of 35 schools for development opportunities within the schools and central team;
• ·         A friendly central team to support with Finance, HR, IT, Estates, Data, Training and much more;
• ·         An ethos of humility and commitment to work/life balance.
• ·         Access to Wellbeing services e.g Physio, Counselling,
• ·         Flu Jabs

Application Details

Visits are welcomed and strongly encouraged. Early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the closing date.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and postholders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.