On Site School Caretaker - ref. f0213503
Working Hours: 31 hours per week average - split shifts. Term time 38 hours pw, 10 hours pw during school holidays
Starting Date: Summer Term 2025
Can you make the difference to the lives of our students? Do you like to be challenged? Are you solution focused?
Do you want to be part of our OUTSTANDING SEMH school?
This could be the job for you.
West Heath School is a challenging place to work, but our dedicated staff rebuild lives through education. Teaching respect, encouraging responsibility, building relationships, and developing resilience in our students is an integral part of the role.Our committed, dynamic, and resourceful staff find working at West Heath School rewarding.
We are looking for an on-site caretaker to join our Estates Team as part of our Ofsted rated outstanding provision. You will be working to ensure that the school site is opened and closed safely and securely each weekday, plus one weekend day on a rota basis to oversee hirers and to be on call in case of emergency.The role comes with rent free accommodation on site.
Due to the nature of the role the ideal applicant must have maintenance experience, hold a full driving licence and work well independently as well as part of a team. Experience of SEND environment or with SEND students would also be advantageous.
As a school we are proud to promote the development of life skills and social development as equal to academic achievement. West Heath School works towards the end goal of helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood.
If you would like to be part of the journey helping our students gain their best outcomes, we can support you by offering:
- Generous Company Pension scheme
- Employee Assistant Programme
- Charity Discount Scheme
- Summer and Christmas Social events
- Free onsite parking
- Swimming pool sessions
- Excellent training opportunities both internal and external
If you want to know more about us or would like to visit before applying, please call or e-mail the whs.HR-team@ westheathschool.com
Current staff interested in the role should apply using an internal application form.
Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post (including an Enhanced DBS check. Management positions will require a 128 Check.)