Senior Caretaker

We are looking for a Senior Caretaker to join our schools to manage the day-to-day delivery of caretaking and site maintenance across both Howden Junior School and the adjacent Howden C of E Infant School.  Working under the direction of the School Business Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring both school premises and associated facilities are available for educational and allied usage, as well as being kept to a clean, secure, safe and well maintained standard.

This is a part time position for 25 hours per week, on a split shift basis (we would also consider applications to work on a job share basis i.e. Mornings/Afternoons only). The working hours are five hours per day; 6.30am to 9.30am and then 4.00pm to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday.  This is an all-year round, permanent position and your salary will be £16,143 (£12.38 per hour)

Why choose us?

Howden Junior School and Howden C of E Infant School are part of a strong community of committed and hard-working staff, supportive parents and dedicated governors.  Our children are at the heart of all that we do.  Our school buildings are hugely important to our daily life, and help us provide a friendly, stimulating learning environment.  Our schools are set in extensive, attractive grounds that provide our children with a wonderful place to play.

We are part of TEAL (The Education Alliance) Multi Academy Trust and together we share a common purpose:

“We are here to make great schools and happier, stronger communities so that people have better lives”

We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact our HR Team at recruitment@theeducationalliance.org.uk  on call directly on 01482 631208 ext 2353 if you would like to visit or find out more. 

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement from day one.
• Free, on-site parking
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling
• Family friendly policies 
• Free tea and coffee in our staff rooms
• Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases

What are we are looking for?

We are looking for individuals who are hardworking and self-motivated.  We’re also looking for the following:

• Previous site maintenance experience
• IOSH Managing Safely Qualification or willingness to work towards
• Good working knowledge of statutory Health and Safety checks such as water hygiene routines i.e. legionella prevention, fire safety, asbestos management etc
• Practical skills related to DIY and minor maintenance tasks
• Good level of IT literacy skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

Further Information

We also accept fully completed applications via email to recruitment@theeducationalliance.org.uk, a word version of our application form can be found in the downloadable files.  Your application must be received no later than the deadline set out in the advert. If you require an application form in an alternative format, please contact the team on 01482 631208 Ext 2353.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment. We also undertake an online check, as per the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance.

The school's Strategic Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed at: https://www.howdenjuniors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Strategic-Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-2022-23-HJS.pdf and the Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf