Caretaker

**Caretaker Facilities - Full-time**:
**Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, Tunbridge Wells**:

- **Ref**:KCC886-4045-329S
- **Posted**:03/02/2023
- **Pay**:KR 4 (starting from £19,389)
- **Start Date**:asap
- **App Close Date**:17/03/2023 at 10:00
- **Interviews**:asap

**Advert**:
A brand new role has been created at TWGSB. We are looking for a friendly Caretaker to join out well respected Site team. Whilst this role will be based in Sevenoaks following a shift pattern you may need to assist the Site Team at both sites and there needs to be a degree of flexibility on hours, as and when it is required.

**Purpose of the Job**
- To assist the Site Manager in managing the Health and Safety procedures of the School so that the safest possible environment is achieved and maintained for pupils, staff and visitors.
- To support the Site Manager in maintaining and developing the School premises and grounds and ensure the School is a clean, healthy and safe environment for all.
- Contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of children and young people with regard to the area child protection procedures.

**Information about the school**:
About Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys Headteacher: Amanda Simpson

Location: Tunbridge Wells (TN4 9XB) Type of School: Community Boys Grammar School Kent Age range: 11 - 18 Gender: Boys with mixed Sixth Form Number of students: 1178 plus 328 at Sixth Form Average class size: 30 in KS3, 23 in KS4, 15 in Sixth Form Number of teaching and support staff: 160 Date school established: 1956 External recognition: Good Ofsted and Investors in Careers Award

The School Context Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is a successful and popular selective 11-18 dual-site school, with a site in Tunbridge Wells and a brand new site based in Sevenoaks.

At Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, our curriculum is underpinned by our school values of respect, excellence and determination. Our broad academic curriculum, delivered through the scheduled delivery of lessons and the diverse range of co-curricular activities, provides our students with the opportunity to develop into the individuals we know that they have the potential to become.

We are extremely proud of our excellent academic record and (as a selective school) are committed to achieving the highest standards. That said, our philosophy at Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is that education is about personal development and should give young people every opportunity to explore and learn about the world around them. We hope to empower our students not only to achieve academic excellence but also to develop into global citizens who will go on to make a positive contribution to society.

Staff will benefit from a positive working environment, with strong support for professional development and specialist teaching rooms. We aim for high standards and the pursuit of academic excellence, helping every student to reach their full potential through the development of skills, concepts and knowledge, within the framework of a caring community. Relationships between staff and students are based on trust, mutual respect and a determination to succeed.

Living and working in Tunbridge Wells Tunbridge Wells and its immediate environment present an ideal location in which to live and work. The elegance of the Pantiles with its variety of excellent shops and restaurants, the beauty of the surrounding countryside, especially The High Weald, and the wide range of cultural and sporting facilities ensure that there is much to encourage even the most dedicated professional to enjoy some relaxation. The surrounding villages provide excellent residential property within a commutable distance. Tunbridge Wells is also within an hour’s reach of London and is well-served by Gatwick Airport, Ebbsfleet and Ashford for Eurostar connections.

The School benefits from its proximity to Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre. Staff receive a discounted membership. Facilities include swimming pool, diving pool, all the latest gym & fitness equipment, an extensive programme of group exercise classes, indoor cycling studio, kids soft play, café and high-spec changing rooms.

**Benefits**:
**Job Contact Information**:

- **Name**:Clare Peck
- **Address**:Tunbridge Wells Grammar School For Boys, St Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9XB
- **Telephone**: 01892 529551

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