Job Description

Job introduction

Hours of work: 20 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc.
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 9am Friday 6 October 2023

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Hailsham Community College
Battle Road
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1DT

Phone: 01323 841468
Email:
Website:

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

The morning shift at the earliest will be 06.30am and at the latest finish 11.30am. The afternoon/evening shift will start at the earliest 14.30pm and at the latest finish 21.30pm. We hope to appoint two caretakers who can share these shifts effectively between them.

Salary: Actual pro rated salary \xc2\xa310,209 per annum.

We are looking for two cheerful, motivated individuals with a \'can do\' attitude to work alongside the existing site team to provide an efficient and proactive caretaking service for our split site campus. You will be work across both trust sites in Hailsham.

The successful candidates will carry out a full range of duties to provide high standards of cleanliness, general caretaking and security including; opening and closing the premises, basic maintenance/repairs and waste management.

Normal working days will be Monday to Friday however you must be willing to work unsociable hours\' evenings and weekends and be available respond to various out of hours emergencies such as intruder alarm activations.

The role will include health and safety checks of the premises and the successful candidates will be expected to undertake relevant training. Previous experience of working as a caretaker in a school would be desirable.

You will:

• Be committed to consistency, aspiration and standards
• Have relevant knowledge and skills
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly with young people
• Work with tenacity and enthusiasm
• Be part of a hardworking and dedicated team

We can offer:

• A school committed to consistency and sustained improvement
• A friendly and supportive atmosphere
• A supportive Leadership Team
• Cycle to work Scheme
• The opportunity to join our Corporate Membership to Benenden Health Care, where the Academy pays for half the membership.
• The opportunity to pay into the Local Government Pension Scheme.

To apply, please download the relevant application form from our website above, completed applications can be e-emailed to

Hailsham Community College Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced DBS clearance.

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.

The Academy 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 an 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.

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