Caretaker
Hammersmith Academy
Hammersmith and Fulham
- £25,361 - £27,607 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Immediate
- Apply by:
- 5 July 2023
Job overview
CARETAKER
REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager
Salary Range: Scale 4 - point 18-21 - Inner London
Salary: £25,361 - £27,607 per annum
Hours: 9.00am - 5.30pm (37.5 hours per week/52 weeks) – Flexibility and willingness to work overtime to support the Academy’s work load and late night and weekend events may be required
Start: Immediate
Our support staff are vital to ensuring that our pupils achieve their full potential and become confident, resilient and compassionate individuals who can make a positive contribution to society.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an energetic and motivated Caretaker to join our Facilities team.
The role will include a wide range of responsibilities and duties in relation to the building, health and safety, grounds and facilities maintenance and security. The successful applicant will need to be able to operate in a highly organised manner to cope with the demands of a very busy school environment.
We are looking for someone who can carry out basic DIY and maintenance tasks, plan and organise work and communicate well with staff, pupils and external contacts. You will work well as part of a team and have a positive attitude. Previous experience in a caretaker/maintenance role in a similar setting is desirable but not essential.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 5th July 2023 – 9.00am
Interviews: Week beginning 10th July 2023 – TBC
Candidates may be invited for interview upon receipt of a completed Application Form prior to the closing date. Early application is therefore advised.
All applications will initially be acknowledged by e-mail. If you have not heard further within two weeks of the closing date you may assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
Hammersmith Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check) and the receipt of two satisfactory references.
Hammersmith Academy is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
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About Hammersmith Academy
Hammersmith Academy is a non-denominational, all-ability, co-educational secondary school for 11-18 year olds.
Our Vision
To develop highly qualified, aspirational young adults who make outstanding progress and as active citizens take a lead within the community and are committed to giving 100% in everything they do.
Our Values
We inspire pride and confidence in our students to achieve their full potential. Everyone in the Academy is responsible for modelling a positive and professional attitude at all times.
We create a stimulating and enriching learning environment where high expectations and challenge prepare students for a global society.
We succeed by developing a growth mind-set through the skills of resilience, resourcefulness, reflectiveness and reciprocity.
HA learners demonstrate:
- Pride and Commitment
- Professionalism and Leadership
- Community participation
- Honesty and Reliability
- Respect and Integrity
- Confidence and Independence
Hammersmith Academy ensures that students are happy, safe and secure in their learning and develop through a culture of success, into self-confident independent learners who become highly valued members of their community. Strong leadership at all levels challenges underachievement and ensures students make outstanding progress and achieve high standards of attainment.
It is an inspiring and creative place to learn, which is rich in digital and creative media technology that stimulates and develops students’ academic and vocational skills through the promotion of excellence.
Staff benefits:
The Academy offers all its staff a range of benefits including:
- Interest Free Loan of up to £1000 - for IT equipment
- Employer pension contribution – Teachers Pension Scheme (Teachers); Local Government Pension Scheme (Support staff)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season ticket loan – employees are entitled to apply for an annual, interest free season ticket loan for travel or apply for a bike loan
- Free Health and Fitness – full access to the Academy’s fantastic gym and fitness facilities
- Free lunch and hot drinks – for staff who dine with students
- Free breakfast — on Fridays and on INSET days and staff can take advantage of our subsidised breakfast service each day
- A commitment to Wellbeing — free flu vaccinations offered annually, INSET in July to plan for September so that you can enjoy your summer and a two-week half term during the Autumn Term
- Access to the London Borough of Hammersmith’s Parking Permit Scheme offering subsidised parking in the local area
- Membership of Medigold Health Protect – our mental health and well-being support service
- Membership of the National College
- In addition to whole school CPD, a separate CPD budget of up to £300 will be available to staff to be agreed with Department Head and CPD Manager
Living Wage
Hammersmith Academy is proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Investors in people
Hammersmith Academy has been awarded accreditation against the Investors in People Standard after just 5 years.
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