Job Details

Hours of work: 37 Hours per week

Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Wednesday 8 June 2016 - 9.00am Interview date: Week beginning 13 June 2016

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

The Cavendish School Eldon Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1UE

We would like applicants to download the pack from our website and return applications by e-mail

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

CARETAKER & MAINTENANCE WORKER Single Status Grade 4 Points 8-10 (15,330 - 16,239) 37 hours per week all year including paid annual leave Permanent contract We are seeking to appoint a committed and proactive Caretaker & Maintenance Worker as part of our Site Management Team.

Your role will be to provide an effective caretaking service and to promote the maintenance of a safe and secure school.

You will need to demonstrate high quality building maintenance skills.

The duties are varied and include site security, maintenance and cleaning of the building, grounds and minibus.

The ability to drive a minibus or willingness to undergo training is essential.

The working hours will be operated on a rota shift system with colleagues as detailed on the job description.

Our primary phase will be occupying a new building in September 2016, so our buildings have grown. The role will be challenging but rewarding, and you will be part of a dedicated team. If you have the skills, drive and enthusiasm this could be the perfect role for you.

You will work within health and safety guidelines and will endeavour to make the school building look its best at all times.

Please download the application form and further details from our website.

We look forward to receiving your application by e-mail, for the attention of Mr Jon Brown, Resources Manager.

Closing date: Wednesday 8 June 9am Interview date:week commencing 13 June 2016 Start date: as soon as possible

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school

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 Agencys 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. The Academy 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 an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).