Job Details

Hours of work: 25 hours per week Working pattern: Part-time. (As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Monday 12 December 2016 Interview date: Friday 16 December 2016

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Holy Cross C of E Primary Belmont Road Uckfield TN22 1BP

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

Are you hardworking and flexible in your approach?

Do you set high expectations for yourself and want to create and maintain an environment which inspires children to enjoy and achieve?

If the answer is yes then come and join the team at Holy Cross!

We are seeking to employ a cheerful, motivated and pro-active Caretaker with the  understanding of the importance of health and safety to join our friendly school team. You will be responsible for our school's site security, maintenance and cleanliness.

Duties will include maintaining high standards of cleaning, opening and closing of the school site (including opening and closing for lettings and emergency call-outs), dealing with contractors as required and necessary caretaker paperwork. The position will also include scheduled building maintenance work and this will be paid on a claims only basis SS4.

Previous experience is preferable but not a necessity as full training will be provided.

(Working pattern is a split shift: Monday to Friday from 7.00am to 9.00am, 3.00pm to 6.00pm)

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009. 

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2009 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 2009 Regulations. 

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2009 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. 

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.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. 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).

Equal Opportunities

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.