Caretaker at Okehampton College

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18 Days Remaining
  Job Reference #
EDV/2025/OC/06299
  Location
Mill Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PW
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£25,183.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade SPC 6 - £12.38 per hour. 37 hours per week/52 weeks per year.
  Closing Date
11:59pm, 30th May 2025
  Start Date
TBC
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
TBC
   Interview Date(s)           TBC
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About this Role

There are 19 schools within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust, 3 secondary, 15 primary and an SEMH school.

On appointment, your main place of work will be at Okehampton College and across the Simmons Hub, but you may be required to work at any other premises occupied by the Employer or any of the Employer’s Academies within Devon as directed by the Employer. 

This job description is not a comprehensive definition of the post. Discussions will take place on a regular basis to clarify individual responsibilities within the general framework and character of the post as identified below.

Job Purpose:

To assist in maintaining a high-quality educational establishment to support pupil learning.  To ensure security of premises and to provide support and assistance to any other users outside of school hours.  This post has keyholder responsibilities and you will be expected to be part of a call-out system on a rota basis.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Note:  A courteous and helpful manner is required at all times.

The performance of any other duties within the general range of the job description as required by the Executive Principal and/or his representative.

In undertaking these duties, Health and Safety policies must be followed.

Data Protection / General Data Protection Regulations Compliance

The Privacy Notice sets our general principles in relation to Data Protection and the General Data Protection Regulations. You should also abide all Trust policies relating to the use of data including but not limited to: 

  • Acceptable Use Policy 
  • Records Retention Policy 
  • Personal Data Breach Procedure 
  • Employee Code of Conduct 
  • E-safety Policy 
  • Social Media Policy 
  • Use of Personal Devices Policy 

You should note that a duty of confidentiality applies to all personal data they see prior to their first day of employment (for example, pupil lists for the purposes of lesson planning or other activities to support teaching and learning). This reflects the custom and practice of teachers’ contracts of employment starting on the first day of term while recognising the need to be aware of and plan to support pupil needs.   

All schools in Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

All schools in The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). 

‘This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.’

Your application form will be processed by My New Term who act for DMAT as a data processor- please see our Privacy Notice for more information about how we process job applicant personal data.

 Person Specification

The successful candidate will be required to come to DMAT HQ to complete mandatory training.

 Training Details:

Location: Central Head Office (Wardhayes) 8 Simmons Way, Okehampton, EX20 1PY

Purpose: To provide comprehensive training on company policies, procedures, and systems necessary for successful integration into the role.

Training Schedule: Daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, with breaks provided.

Benefits of Training Week:
To gain valuable insights into our company culture and values.

Interact with key stakeholders and team members.

Acquire essential knowledge and skills to excel in your role.

Establish a strong foundation for your career growth within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust.

Attribute

Essential

Desirable

Management

  • No management responsibilities apply to this post.

 

Experience

  • Experience of general DIY.
  • Joinery skills desirable but not essential.
  • Awareness of Health and Safety at work.


  • Previous role as a caretaker.
  • Health and Safety at Work certificate.
  • Knowledge of COSHH requirements.

Practical Skills

  • Aptitude for DIY
  • Joinery skills desirable but not essential.
  • Skilled in use of tools associated with general building maintenance. 
  • Garden Maintenance.


  • Appropriate use of equipment and products associated with general cleaning.

     

Communication


  • Ability to work without direct supervision.
  • Ability to communicate with managers, staff, contractors, pupils etc. when required

 

Personal Qualities


  • Honest and reliable
  • Able to work responsibly and safely in a school setting
  • Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the school.
  • Customer-focused and willing to help
  • Self-motivated.

 

Strategic Thinking


  • Ability to problem solve

Technology / IT Skills

  • Basic computer literacy
  • Basic use of MS Office software.
  • Knowledge of BMS systems

Education and Training

  • Any H&S training in a work environment
  • Manual handling training. 
  • Willingness to undertake training to enable role to be carried out effectively.
  • Numeracy & Literacy (Grade C GCSE or equivalent)
  • Knowledge of fire regulations.
  • Working at heights training.

Physical

  • Physically fit and able to carry out the duties of the post with reasonable adjustments where necessary

Equal Opportunities

  • Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.


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Contact Details

  Michael Coles
  01837 650910
  mcoles@dmatschools.org.uk

Okehampton College would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Please add your user names for the following social media platforms (if used) - Facebook, X and Linked-In. Thank you.
  2. Personal Statement - Maximum of 1000 words

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