Caretaker (Barcombe CE and Plumpton Primary School)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 32.5 per week
Working pattern:  Part-time

Closing date: 9am 6 January 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Barcombe CE and Plumpton Primary School, School Path, Barcombe, Lewes and Southdowns, Plumpton, BN8 5DN and BN7 3EB
Phone: 01273 400287 and 01273 890338
Email: ahill@skylarkfed.education
Website: barcombe@e-sussex.sch.uk and plumpton@e-sussex.sch.uk
 
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. 

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

We are looking for a caretaker to join our welcoming and friendly village schools at Barcombe and Plumpton.

The role of a caretaker is fundamental to our schools and they are an important member of our team.   

We are flexible regarding the hours related to this role: work could be carried out in the morning and/or the afternoon across these two schools.

The contract is for 52 weeks a year less paid holiday.

The responsibilities would include:

• Maintaining clean, safe and secure school premises, which includes buildings and grounds.
• Carrying out handy-person activities, routine maintenance and refurbishment and minor repairs.
• Maintaining the general school premises, furniture and fittings and reporting any issues.
• Maintaining the security of the school premises as the main key holder.
• Locking and unlocking the premises as required.
• Carrying out regular checks of premises equipment.
• Carrying out and record health and safety checks.

We would love to welcome you to our schools. All training and guidance will be provided for the successful candidate, including from another of our Skylark Federation caretakers. No specialist skills are required.

This is a role with an East Sussex permanent contract which includes holiday pay and a pension. 

Any queries or if you would like to visit our schools, please email our business manager on ahill@skylarkfed.education.

Closing date: 6^th January at 9am.

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.