School Caretaker (Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Hastings)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 37 per week
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Midday 31 January 2025
Interviews w/c 3 Feb 2025.

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Hastings, Old London Road, Hastings, TN35 5NA
Phone: 01424429494
Email: office@sacred-heart.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: www.sacredhearthastings.co.uk
 
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.  office@sacred-heart.e-sussex.sch.uk

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.  Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. 

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted. 

About the role

REQUIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
SCHOOL CARETAKER
Full time post – 37 hours per week (working hours – split shift 7-11.30am and 3pm-6pm).

Due to the retirement of our current caretaker we are seeking to appoint a committed person to provide an effective caretaking/handyperson service for our school. 

Duties include:

• Acting as main key holder opening up the school every morning and ensuring the grounds are free from litter, clean and tidy.
• General building maintenance and refurbishment.
• Site security and safety.
• Supervision of cleaning staff and contractors.
• Minor repairs and DIY.
• Maintain cleaning materials and supplies within school, some cleaning duties.
• General upkeep of the school grounds.
• Complete and record health and safety checks and service contracts including alarm systems, heating, PAT testing etc.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has good verbal and electronic communications skills.
• Is able to use initiative, prioritise tasks.
• Understands Health and Safety and COSHH Regulations in relation to schools (training can be provided if required). Responsible for undertaking premises related risk assessments.
• Has Good DIY skills.

Applicants need to be willing to undertake training necessary for the post.  Previous experience and a working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations would be an advantage, but not essential, as a supportive induction period will be provided.

Sacred Heart is a friendly and popular school with a caring ethos, committed to the development of every child’s full potential.  Situated in the Old Town of Hastings, serving a wide catchment area in the Parish of St Mary Star-of-the-Sea, in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Arundel and Brighton. 

Visits welcome. Telephone: 01424 429494 to arrange a visit and email office@sacred-heart.e-sussex.sch.uk for an application pack.  Please take a look at our Website: www.sacredhearthastings.co.uk for information about us and our school.

Additional information

 

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

 
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

 

Company information

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.