Job Details

Hours of work: 20 hours per week Working pattern: Part-time (As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Friday 25 August 2017

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

Wivelsfield Primary School South Road Wivelsfield Green East Sussex RH17 7QN

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

Wivelsfield School is looking for a caretaker to join our happy and dedicated team. The school is situated in the heart of the village, near both Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill and benefits from spacious modern premises and extensive grounds.

We need someone who will  take a real pride in ensuring the school building is spotlessly clean, is maintained to a high standard, and will take pride in ensuring our lovely outside areas are well cared for.

The job includes responsibility for: - Site Security - General maintenance and  repairs such as basic plumbing, carpentry, glazing and decorating - Regular fire, water and alarm tests - Some cleaning - Some gardening

You would also need to be prepared to assist with traffic control at busy times of the day and  be prepared to open and lock the school for occasional out of hours lettings.

If this sort of work appeals to you and you are reliable and  flexible; can get on with adults and children alike and  are a good team worker, as well as being  able to work using your own initiative, this could be the job for you.   We can offer you training for this role and a supportive team.

To find out more about the role please text or to arrange an informal visit to the school email. There is also a full job description and application form that can be downloaded from our website or sent to you on request.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on 25th August 2017. Interviews will be held the following week or may be held before this date for the right applicant.

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).

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.

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.