Caretaker

Reports to: Site Manager 

Salary:     NJC Scale 3. Starting at scale point 5 (Actual salary: £27,030), rising with annual increments to a maximum of scale point 6 (Actual salary: £27,438).

Working Days: 52 weeks per year (full-time), 11.00am - 7.00pm (Mon.- Fri.). 36 hours per week with 50 minutes for lunch.

Holiday entitlement: Paid holiday entitlement is 24 days + 8 bank holidays

Start date:     As soon as possible 

Location: Ryefield Primary School will be the primary location of employment but the

successful candidate will be expected to be available to work at any Trust location should the need arise.

Ryefield Primary school and Vanguard Learning Trust wish to employ an enthusiastic and proactive caretaker who will be a key member of the school’s and Trust’s operations team. Our new caretaker will work alongside the site manager in ensuring that the premises and grounds of the school are maintained to the highest possible level at all times. They will be supported by a committed and hardworking staff body, keen to ensure that every child is given the best possible educational experience. 

The successful candidate will also join the wider Trust team of operational staff, benefitting from high-quality professional development under the direction of our Director of Operations. 

Ryefield is a two-form entry primary school in the London Borough of Hillingdon, which has an excellent reputation within its local community. Our relentless focus in providing the best educational experience for our children extends to all members of staff. Our new site manager will embrace that vision and be part of a committed staff team that is committed to meeting the needs of all pupils which complements Vanguard Learning Trust’s vision of outstanding, inclusive education. 

We can offer you ongoing professional development and a supportive and collaborative team ethos.

As an associate member of the Vanguard Learning Trust, we offer staff developmental opportunities via the trust and support from other professionals in the same role across the trust schools.

Why work for Vanguard Learning Trust?

Vanguard Learning Trust is a cross-phase Trust in the London Borough of Hillingdon. Our Trust currently has five schools: Field End Junior School, Hermitage Primary School, Ruislip High School, Ryefield Primary School and Vyners School. Oak Farm Primary School is an associate member of the Trust. The successful candidate will be provided with professional development opportunities and will play a key role in ensuring that our Trust is an employer of choice.  

An application form can be downloaded from the Ryefield Primary School website (click here) where all information about this post can be obtained.

Applications should be returned to:recruitment@vlt.org.uk 

CLOSING DATE: 10.00am on Thursday 12th September 2024

INTERVIEWS: Week commencing Monday 16th September 2024

Early applications will be considered and may be offered an interview before the closing date.

Vanguard Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working at the Trust to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

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

Vanguard Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.