Deputy Caretaker

We are looking for a Deputy Caretaker to start as soon as possible. The successful job holder will be a practical person who has initiative and will take pride in the upkeep and appearance of our school. You will assist the Main Caretaker in providing a clean, healthy and safe environment for users of the school buildings and grounds. The role will have a focus on normal caretaking/cleaning duties including external areas of the school, but will also involve some gardening and outdoor maintenance.

This will be a full-time position working 37 hours per week. Hours to be fully discussed and will include shift working. The hours of shift working are 8.00am to 4.00pm, 11.00am to 7.00pm and 2.00pm to 10.00pm, Monday to Friday, to include one Saturday or Sunday every four weeks (day off in the week given).
- have a friendly and approachable personality
- be flexible, proactive and adaptable in approach
- be able to work within a team as well as independently
- have the ability to multi-task
- have a range of general handyman skills such as painting and decorating, minor plumbing, carpentry and competent to use power and hand tools
- be willing to learn new skills and undertake training to develop within the role

**In return, we can provide**:

- a positive working environment in a heavily oversubscribed school with an excellent academic record and high standards. We place strong emphasis on student learning and achievement
- exceptionally dedicated colleagues and enthusiastic students
- excellent facilities: To accommodate our expanding roll Leventhorpe has just completed an extensive £12 million capital build programme including a new Science and Sixth Form block and a state of the art Performing Arts and English block. In recent years investment has included a £6 million Sports Complex (sports hall, fitness suite, dance studio, all weather pitch and floodlit tennis courts), £1 million Learning Resource Centre, re-modelling of Design & Technology facilities and £150k annual investment in ICT provision
- priority admission for children of staff after a qualifying period

**Closing date: 12.00 noon Monday 23rd January 2023**

**Interviews will take place the following week.**

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