Part time Caretaker

Part – Time Caretaker

New Oaks Primary School

Oaklands is an outstanding special school serving the London Borough of Hounslow that provides specialist education to students with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple difficulties and autism. We have a Primary school (New Oaks) and a Secondary school (High Oaks). We are based across two different sites with both our school buildings offering state of the art facilities for our students 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a caretaker to join our friendly site team. The main location of work will be at our Primary School Woodlands Road site. However, you may be required to carry out duties at the secondary school site on Gresham Road at times. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, security and maintenance of the school building. Responsibilities will include ensuring maintenance of the plant, facilities and fabric of the school building and the grounds of the school; Dealing with helpdesk tickets and promoting Health and Safety to staff, students and visitors at all times. You must have GCSEs (or equivalent) in both English and Maths.

We value our employees and offer excellent training and support along with a pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and other well-being benefits such as the use of the school Gym at our Gresham Road site. Employees of New Oaks Primary benefit from working within a supportive and friendly team who encourage one another’s professional development.  

Oaklands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and anyone applying to work at the school is expected to share this commitment. This position is subject to a satisfactory fully enhanced DBS check and references being received. Social Media checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of a 26 working week probation period. 

Details of this post are available on the school’s website: www.oaklands.hounslow.sch.uk 

Visits to the school are welcome.  

If you believe you have what it takes to excel in this role and would like to join our friendly and supportive team, please complete and email the application form to HR@oaklands.uk.net  

Closing Date:              Monday 21st October 2024 

Interview Date:           Tuesday 5th November 2024                                  

Start Date:                  ASAP 

Pay Scale:                  Hounslow Pay Scale 6 (point 16 – 20) 

Actual Salary:             £24,388 to £25,939 per annum  

Contract Type:          Part time and permanent.  

Hours of work:            27.5 hours per week

                                    12noon to 18.00pm, Monday to Friday

The successful candidate will need to attend a pre-employment induction

CV’s will not be accepted. No Agencies Please