Caretaker

**Posted**: 17th November 2023
- **Pay**: NJC 5-8 (£12.18 - £11.80)
- **Start Date**: As soon as possible
- **App Close Date**: 8th December 2023
- **Interviews**: To be confirmed

**At Ripplevale School, we are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, self-motivated Caretaker who will work as part of a team to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff and visitors at our Upper School in Ripple. The post is full time working Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week, plus 70 inset hours which presently includes Tuesday early evening twilight sessions.**

As a Caretaker you will ensure our school site is maintained to the highest standard both indoors and out. The role will involve general cleaning and maintenance, undertaking general repairs (within capability). These will include some decorating, basic plumbing, drain clearance and basic carpentry.

**Information about the School**

Ripplevale School is an independent day special school for boys aged from 6 to 18 years old who have an EHCP (Education Health Care Plan) with a diagnosis of ASD, often with associated conditions. Ripplevale School is situated over two sites. Ripplevale Lower School is situated in Broadstairs, teaching a Primary provision and Ripplevale Upper School is based in the village of Ripple near Deal, with our Secondary and Post 16 provision. We have a committed and dedicated team which includes teachers, teaching assistants, higher level teaching assistants, a range of therapists, administrative staff and support staff. All play a significant role in the education and development of each pupil and work to create a warm, informal, friendly atmosphere in which the pupils feel secure, safe and confident.

**Child Protection & Safeguarding**

Ensure you are aware of all Ripplevale School’s Child Protection & Safeguarding Policies.

Ensure you abide by those policies (names and points of contact for all relevant agencies can be found in the policies).

Participate in all Child Protection & Safeguarding training as required by the school.

Immediately report any incidents of a child protection / safeguarding nature.

Be aware that failure by a member of staff to report actual or suspected physical, sexual or emotional abuse or neglect of a pupil is a disciplinary offence.

**Please note**: This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

**Salary**: £12.18-£12.80 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Caretaker: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/12/2023
Expected start date: 02/01/2024