Caretaker

Maldon Primary School, Maldon, Essex

Professional services

Full time

Permanent

**(Y)Our Opportunity**

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated
- **Regional**
**Caretaker **to join our supportive and collaborative team.- Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to inspire learners and change lives through great teaching, leadership and learning for all. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is enthusiastic, caring and an experienced Regional Caretaker.- This is a highly valued and responsible position under the professional direction of the Regional Premises Manager. We believe that all children thrive in an environment in which they are happy, challenged and secure: secure in the knowledge they are safe and cared for; challenged to achieve their best; and happy in the knowledge they are each appreciated for their individuality and their achievements.**About the Essex Primary Schools.**
- Our team is committed to providing a secure, happy and calm environment in which all children are able to thrive socially, emotionally and academically. We are a group friendly and engaging schools with strong connections amongst our local community.- We have 4 Primary Schools within the Essex Region:
- Maldon Primary School
- Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy
- Heybridge Primary School
- Willow Brook Primary School & Nursery

**occasionally** s
- **upport the role and team across the other 3 Essex Primaries.**

**We are looking for**
- An exemplary site practitioner,
- Inspired with passion and ambition, an energetic, creative and committed professional,
- An optimist with a can-do approach,
- Locking and unlocking of premises and key holder responsibilities.
- Some evening and weekend work,
- General first line repairs and maintenance and caretaking skills.
- A good range of DIY skills for example decorating and plumbing,
- Ability to manage contractors, Routine Health and Safety checks as required by legislation. For example COSHH, fire, asbestos, legionella and asset register.
- Responsible for the regular checking and operation of systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security systems,
- A flexible approach to their work and ability to work independently,
- Good record keeping skills, a good standard of written English, Some Cleaning duties.
- A role model who sets high expectations and establishes productive working relationships with pupils and staff,
- Committed to achieving high standards.

**Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, we can offer you**:Excellent ongoing CPD and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
-Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team
-A comprehensive induction programme
-Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life
- balance-
The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
-Cycle to work scheme
-TKAT Wider wallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
-Free eye tests

**About TKAT**
- The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.-
**Safeguarding**-
**Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse**-
**Access to interview**
- Should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the interview environment. If we can accommodate practical workplace adjustments to assist, we will.