Caretaker

School: Oakfield Primary School, Morecambe Avenue, Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire, DN16 3JF

Contract Type: Temporary - Leading to Permanent

Position Type: Part Time - 25 hours per week (Mon - Fri 7.30am - 11am, 4.30pm - 6pm)

Oakfield Primary School are seeking to recruit a flexible, enthusiastic and reliable Caretaker to start ASAP. Good communication, interpersonal and DIY skills are essential.

You will be responsible for the security of the premises, general maintenance work and repairs, health and safety issues relating to the building, opening and closing of the school premises, cleaning when necessary and porterage duties. It is essential that you are capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting and carrying of equipment, materials and furniture, and are able to climb ladders.

There will need to be a degree of flexibility around certain key events in the school calendar, e.g. parents’ evenings, governing body meetings, school discos.

To work in our busy school, you must be positive, hardworking and have a strong commitment to high standards of service delivery.

School visits are encouraged.

Oakfield Primary School is committed to the safety and well-being of the whole school community. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and participate in a safer recruitment process.

Closing date: Friday 14th March at 9am

Interview date: Thursday 20th March 2025

**As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.**

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