Assistant Caretaker

About the role

Assistant Caretaker 

Dates: Apply by Thursday 11th July 2024

Location: Rickmansworth

Contract: Full time

Hours: Day and Evening shifts (35 hours per week, with potential for overtime)

Contract term: Permanent, Full time 52 week contract

Initial annual leave: 20 days plus public holidays

Starting Salary: £25,064

Start Date: July/ August 2024

The Reach Free School is looking to appoint a supportive and adaptable individual to take on the role of Assistant Caretaker. These key roles have many aspects including:

• Supporting the running of the school site

• Ensuring the safety and security of the building and its occupants

• Adhering to all health and safety matters

• Abiding by all relevant procedures and practices 

These roles would suit a candidate with experience of working in a premises role in a school environment.

In return we will offer you:

• The freedom and flexibility to carry out their role in a positive working environment

• Potential for management responsibilities for the right candidate

• Opportunities to develop a broad range of skills in a vibrant and evolving environment

• Competitive salaries, based on skills and experience 

• A network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with and learn from

• A BUPA cash plan to contribute to medical care

The Reach Free School is a successful secondary school which celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2023. The over-subscribed school is a popular choice for local families. The school has excellent modern facilities built in 2018 right in the heart of the community that it serves. If the challenges of working in local secondary school appeal to you, then we would like to hear from you.

Further information is available from our website: www.thereachfreeschool.co.uk

Potential candidates are encouraged to contact The Reach Free School with any questions on 01923 711517 or via email to Mrs K McKay, HR Officer at kmckay@reachfree.co.uk  

Closing date for applications: Thursday 11th July 2024

Interviews to take place: July 2024

The Reach Free School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy, we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The successful applicant must obtain DBS clearance at an enhanced level. The school will also carry out a prohibition from teaching check, as well as in-depth online checks. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of your employment.