Assistant Caretaker
Copthall School
Barnet
- New
- Salary:
- SCP 6 – 8 (£27,438 – £28,272) Dependant upon experience. 2024 pay award pending
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 30 September 2024
Job overview
Assistant Caretaker
36 hours per week (8am - 5pm)
52 weeks per year
SCP 6 – 8 (£27,438 – £28,272) Dependent upon experience. 2024 pay award pending
We are keen to appoint an enthusiastic and versatile Assistant Caretaker to assist the Site Manager in the operational facilities procedures of the school, in order to provide a welcoming and safe environment for the whole school community. Candidates will need to have a full clean UK driving licence and it is desirable if this includes the D1 category to be able to drive the school minibus. The Assistant Caretaker will be responsible for regular vehicle checks on the school’s minibus.
The successful candidate will be on occasion requested to work outside their contractual hours of 8am – 5pm, and will be paid overtime for doing so. It is desirable that the successful candidate is willing and flexible to work additional evening and weekend hours, as and when required and be able to carry out general repairs and maintenance of the school site.
Candidates will need to demonstrate:
- the ability to work as part of a team and independently using their own initiative
- the ability to interact and communicate with a range of people
- sound knowledge of health and safety rules and regulations
- general DIY skills to be able to carry out general repairs and maintenance around the school site
- the flexibility to work additional hours during evenings and weekends when required
Copthall School is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults.
Appointment is subject to a clear DBS check to an enhanced level.
Application forms are available from the School website: https://www.copthallschool.org.uk/219/staff-recruitment or by phoning the school office on 020 8959 1937.
Completed forms should be returned directly to Copthall School at the above address or via email to recruitment@copthall.barnet.sch.uk.
Closing date: Monday 30th September 2024 (9am)
Attached documents
About Copthall School
Copthall School prides itself on educating 21st century women for successful careers in STEM, human, social and health sciences, performing arts and creative industries. We have approximately 1000 students on role, 120 of which are enrolled in our thriving Sixth Form which is in the top 12% of schools for A Level results. We offer both A-Level and Vocational pathways and we boast an excellent success rate in University applications.
Situated in Mill Hill, Barnet we have fantastic outdoor space as well as access to sporting facilities at Stone X Stadium and Copthall Leisure Centre. Our indoor facilities are equally impressive with a specialist dance studio with sprung flooring, a Music technology suite and of course, well-equipped and spacious classrooms.
Headteacher
Maria Winters
Values and vision
Copthall prides itself on their Values of Respect, Equality for All, Support and Safety, Aspiration and Responsibility which have underpinned our rapidly improving school. Our Teaching and Learning vision has been instrumental in ensuring that all our students receive an excellent education which is enhanced by the wealth of extra-curricular opportunities available.
We have a unique partnership with Mill Hill Independent School which benefits staff and students at both schools through a range of CPD opportunities, sporting activities and occasions for a shared curricular.
Copthall retained its ‘Good’ judgement from Ofsted in November 2023. Inspectors key findings were:
- Pupils are safe and well cared for
- The school community is harmonious, reflecting the learning experienced by all about equality and diversity
- The school has high expectations for pupils to achieve well
- The curriculum, including in the sixth form, is well planned and sequenced around important subject knowledge
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