Vacancies

 

We comply with the 2010 Equality Act and regularly monitor the diversity of our workforce and future employees.

 

Caretaker/Site Manager

Closing date: 30/09/2024 at 12:00

Job Start Date: 04/11/2024

Contract/Hours: Permanent , Part-time

Salary Type: Support Staff

Salary Details: EHCC Grade C / D dependent on experience

Hours of Work: 25 hours per week, 52 week contract. Split shift hours to be discussed

Location of Role: Freegrounds Infant School

Job/Person Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Caretaker/Site Manager (role will be dependent on experience) to manage and maintain the physical resources of our site, including buildings, grounds, materials and equipment. This role ensures that our facilities are clean and safe enabling our children to flourish.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintaining the school’s buildings and grounds to ensure a safe and welcoming environment;
• Perform regular upkeep and landscaping of the school grounds;
• Handle basic repairs and maintenance tasks if needed;
• Participate in planned project work, including renovations and improvements;
• Oversee contractors and ensure they adhere to health and safety procedures;
• Implement and supervise health and safety measures to ensure compliance;
• Opening and locking of the school site Monday – Friday.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Friendly and able to interact positively with staff, pupils and community members;
• Committed to maintaining high standards of site upkeep and functionality;
• Reliable and trustworthy, with a strong work ethic;
• Able to work independently and manage time effectively;
• Willing to adapt to changing priorities and tasks.

As part of this role you will have the opportunity to engage in diverse tasks and projects. You will also contribute to the well-being of the school and local community.  If you are a proactive and dedicated individual with a passion for maintaining a safe and functional environment, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role. Any additional relevant training will be provided.

We hold regular and ad-hoc after school activities which will require you to stay later on those days to check the site and lock up after them.

Application Procedure

Visits to school are warmly welcomed. Please contact our Senior Administration Officer, Carly Haines to organise a tour or obtain an application pack. Please email adminoffice@freegrounds-inf.hants.sch.uk or phone 01489 782075. 

Safer Recruitment

Freegrounds Infant School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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Would you like to be a school governor?

 

The Governing body currently has a vacancy for a parent governor.

 

Anyone interested in this position needs to be a parent of a child at the school. 

 

As a member of the governing body you will contribute to the strategic aims of the school, particularly helping set and monitor the school budget and ensuring that it complies with statutory requirements. You will also be involved in a range of school matters, which can include recruitment, health and safety and curriculum. Governors also provide a strong link between the school and the local community, and an independent view to support the school on long term development and improvement.A full and comprehensive training program to support governors in the requirements of the role is provided through Hampshire County Council.

 

If you have the time, commitment, enthusiasm and necessary skills to fulfil this challenging but rewarding role, please ask the school office for an application form and job description. 

 

If you would like to discuss any aspects of this role further, or would like to discuss your suitability, please contact me through the school office.

 

Gill Wright

Chair of Governors