School Premises Caretaker

The Hertfordshire & Essex High School

 School Premises Caretaker

Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday with a 30 minute unpaid break. Will include some evenings). Part-time hours are available for discussion.

Contract: Permanent,

Holiday: 25 days holiday per annum

Full time equivalent salary: From £22,963 per annum including London Fringe

Focused on delivering Excellence for All, The Hertfordshire & Essex High School provides a vibrant and welcoming working environment in a popular, non-selective school with an excellent academic record. 

Rated as an Outstanding School with an Outstanding Sixth Form in our last Ofsted inspection, Herts & Essex provides an excellent educational experience for students, and a first-rate experience for staff looking to develop their careers in education. "Staff are proud to work at the school. Leaders continually look for ways to improve staff's workload and well-being" Ofsted November 2023.

We are seeking to appoint a Caretaker to join our team in maintaining the cleanliness and upkeep of our premises. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all occupants. The post holder can expect to assist the Premises Manager in the full range of caretaking duties and may be requested to work at any site within the Academy Trust ( all in Bishop's Stortford).

Duties will include:

• Ensuring site security and operating and comply with site security procedures
• Carrying out minor repairs and maintenance work as needed including non-specialist decorating tasks
• General cleaning around the site, including waste management
• Monitoring and replenish cleaning supplies
• Ensuring all areas are kept tidy and organised
• Reporting any maintenance issues to the appropriate personnel
• Moving furniture around the site as required
• Setting up tables and chairs for school events
• Operating any equipment and machinery in accordance with instructions

Requirements:

• Experience in commercial cleaning is desirable
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Ability to work calmly and patiently under pressure and use initiative to solve problems
• Strong attention to detail
• Good physical health and stamina for manual labour
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate clearly, politely and effectively

 We will offer you a workplace that:

• Encourages and supports career development
• Offers Coaching and Supervision as part of its excellent wellbeing offer
• Has been awarded the Carnegie Mental Health Award
•  "Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They demonstrate highly positive conduct. Pupils' attitudes towards learning are exceptional" Ofsted November 2023
• Has staff and student networks for BAME and LGBTQ+ communities through our DARE and Kaleidoscope groups

Plus many other incentives, and opportunities for career development

Closing date: midnight on Monday 2nd September 2024

We reserve the right to appoint once sufficient suitable applications have been received. Early application is therefore encouraged.

Should you have any queries about the post or should you have any difficulties submitting your application, please email: hr@hemat.org.uk or call the school on 01279 654127.

Herts & Essex is dedicated to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the school community. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including satisfactory Criminal Records Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service and online searches.