Job Description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, proactive and hardworking Assistant Caretaker – Evenings to join our school as part of the Premises team and contribute to the safety, appearance and upkeep of the school. The role is for 35 hours per week, with flexibility of hours around all the holidays.

The successful candidate must be a helpful and capable person who is self-motivated. Some previous experience in completing DIY jobs and repairs, setting up rooms and security would be useful, as would any experience of working in a school setting.

You must be honest, reliable and hardworking and have the ability to work using your own initiative.

Some previous experience of driving a school minibus would be useful but not essential. Training will be provided as appropriate.

Hours to be worked

  • Term Time Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 3pm – 10pm, Friday 3pm – 8pm, Saturday 8am – 10am and School Holiday Working hours are reduced but must be between 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday. Hours can be discussed at interview.
  • You must be flexible and at various times during the academic year you may be required to work alternative hours in collaboration with the Premises Manager.  You will also be required to work into the evening to assist with school events, lettings and a Saturday for Open /Exam Days.

To Apply:

Email the completed application form, along with a covering letter, addressed to the Headmaster, Mr James Davies to hr@hallifordschool.co.uk

Applications must be received by midday on Friday 21st June.

Interviews will be held at the School in July.

Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

We are proactively committed to creating a diverse staff body which reflects the community that we teach. At Halliford School we value diversity and inclusion; we want to attract the best people for the role. This is regardless of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, socioeconomic status or religious beliefs.

Halliford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share our commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and the successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and employment reference checks. You must be eligible to work in the UK.

All applications will be acknowledged by email.

Offers of employment are subject to the receipt of a minimum of two references which are satisfactory to the School. Please refer to our Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy which can be found on the school website.

If you have any queries at all about the recruitment process, please contact Zoe Fazackerley, HR Officer on 01932 234 920 or zoe.fazackerley@hallifordschool.co.uk