Caretaker - Job Share - Bassaleg School

Cyflog: Grade 3, SCP 5 - 6, £23,500 - £23,893 pro rata

Caretaker - Job Share - Bassaleg School
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Post No. EC0846 - Caretaker - Job Share - Bassaleg School

Fixed Term Contract until 30th April 2025, Job Share, 18 hours 30 minutes per week

Bassaleg School Governing Body are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and efficient Caretaker to join the site team as part of a job share and oversee community use of the school in evenings and on weekends. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Business and Site Manager and will have responsibility for the security and maintenance of the school site, with particular emphasis on areas available for community use. In conjunction with the Director of Business and Site Manager, ensure that the school complies with all health and safety regulations. The role will also include cleaning responsibilities for areas used for community use.

The roles are directly linked to community use of the school and as such the hours require flexibility. It is anticipated that a job share will operate covering bookings between 4.30pm to 9.30pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday.

This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are looking to join a very supportive school community and looking to gain experience in a school environment.

Bassaleg School is a very successful school and every staff member plays a crucial part in the smooth running of the school.

Full training and support will be provided (The role will involve elements of lone working).

Annual leave will primarily need to be taken during school holidays although there is some flexibility to accommodate other requests and although this is offered as a Fixed Term Contract initially, there may be an opportunity to extend based on the planned expansion of Community Use at the school.

This appointment is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing date for applications: Monday 11th November 2024

Interview date for successful applicants: Week commencing 18th November 2024

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

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