Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic, reliable and motivated person to contribute to the smooth running of our school. This person will undertake the security, caretaking and maintenance of our school premises. Experience of caretaking and/or building maintenance is preferable but not essential. With the varied daily demands of a school, it is vital you are able to demonstrate a flexible approach, remain calm under pressure and manage your working hours effectively. We are seeking a hard-working, committed, intuitive and enthusiastic individual to join our supportive and collaborative team.

This is no ordinary job. It is an opportunity to be an integral member of the school community and to really make a difference to the school environment. Ultimately, the successful candidate will be responsible for the safe operation, statutory compliance and general maintenance of the school.

The post is for 37 hours a week Monday to Friday starting at 6.30am.

The role includes: monitoring the site; carrying out statutory duties (including fire safety, legionella checks and asbestos awareness); maintenance/DIY skills; cleaning; decorating, keeping the grounds clear and safe and potentially other skills such as carpentry/plumbing. The successful candidate will also liaise with external contractors.

Ideally, you will possess an awareness of COSHH, Safe Manual Handling practices and Health & Safety and have prior experience of working within a similar setting.

A full driving licence and use of your own car is essential as you may be required to attend the school outside of normal working hours.

We are looking for someone who:

● is a team player and will take pride in the appearance and maintenance of the school building and grounds

● is enthusiastic, highly motivated, reliable and flexible

● has general building maintenance/handyman/caretaking skills

We will offer you:

● A warm, welcoming environment where the focus is on developing and nurturing a lifelong love of learning;

● Recognition of continuous service;

● Automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme;

● Access to Employee Assistance Programme.

Visits to our school are both positively encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school on 01702 525693.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Information about the School

Fairways Primary School has 432 pupils on roll and the school has a two-form entry, with most classes containing 30 children. The Speech and Language Resource Base is an integral part of the school, the resource base children are included in all aspects of school life, with some fully included in mainstream classes.

Set in extensive attractive grounds, the school buildings are spacious and very well maintained. There are two halls, group work areas, individual classrooms, a superbly resourced library and an ICT suite.

There are large playgrounds and a wide range of seasonal sports facilities including athletics track, hockey pitch, rounders squares and football pitches.

Fairways is a very happy, caring school with a dedicated staff who are working together to improve and maintain the quality of education at the school. The school had an OFSTED inspection in July 2023, to be told that we are a 'good' school.

The Governors and Staff at Fairways believe that the school should provide a stimulating and challenging environment where a lifelong passion for learning is nurtured.

Fairways Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.