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Oldham

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GBP 11,000

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An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Caretaker to join their team at Coppice Primary Academy. This part-time role involves ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the school environment while maintaining security throughout the day. The ideal candidate will be a team player with strong communication skills and a basic understanding of ICT. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a welcoming environment for parents, visitors, and contractors. If you are passionate about supporting the educational community and ensuring a safe space for children, this role is perfect for you.

Ability to work effectively in a team and develop good relationships.
Basic knowledge of ICT, particularly emails and the internet.

Locking and unlocking the premises and maintaining security.
Ensuring a clean and safe environment at all times.
Reporting defects and carrying out regular site checks.

Team Player

Multi-tasking

Basic ICT Knowledge

Communication Skills

Job Title: Caretaker

Actual Salary: £10,706 per annum

Work Pattern: 2 days per week. Split shift: 7 am - 11.30 am, 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm.

Hours: 15 per week, full year contract

Based: Coppice Primary Academy, Burlington Avenue, Oldham OL8 1AP

Closing Date: Monday 21st April 2025 (5pm)

Interview Date: Tuesday 29th April 2025

Applications must be made online.

About this Role:

Coppice Primary Academy is seeking to recruit a Caretaker to work 2 days per week. The role will be a split shift, 7 am - 11.30 am and 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm. The contract will be temporary, ending 31/8/2026. Responsibilities include:

Locking and unlocking the premises.
Maintaining the security of the academy throughout the day.
Ensuring a clean, tidy, well-maintained, and safe environment at all times.
Reporting defects and carrying out regular site checks.
Liaising with and escorting contractors whilst on site.

The successful candidate will need to be a team player who can multi-task effectively and develop good working relationships with all staff. They should be helpful and welcoming to parents, visitors, and contractors while ensuring that school expectations are met. Basic knowledge of ICT, particularly the use of emails and the internet, is required. The ability to drive would be useful.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

Focus-Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. All staff, trustees, governors, and volunteers share this commitment and adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures. Applicants should be aware that the recruitment process will include an assessment of suitability to work with children and must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Focus-Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from under-represented groups and ethnic minorities.

Please follow the link HERE for more details about our school and to apply for the post.

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Caretaker

TN United Kingdom

Oldham

On-site

GBP 11,000

Part time

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