The Orion Primary School Grahame Park Way London NW7 2AL Tel: 0208 205 9324 Email: office@orion.barnetmail.net Website: www.theorion.org.uk Head teacher: Mr Chris Flathers
Job Role: Caretaker Based at: The Orion Primary School Responsible to: Lead Caretaker / Business Manager Working pattern: Full time all year round Permanent position Hours: 7 hours per day, 36 hours per week Start and finish time: 11am to 7 pm with breaks, or 12pm to 8pm (for lettings) Some weekend working Salary: Grade D £23,817 to £25,128 (actual) Overtime available for weekend working
We are looking for an exceptional and friendly Caretaker with a hands-on flexible approach and a can-do attitude to keep our busy school in North London well maintained and secure
The Orion is a large four form entry primary school with around 1,000 pupils and we are now well established in our state of the art new school. We have a wonderful staff team, and together, pupils and staff make this school a fantastic place to work.
We are looking for a caretaker with a range of maintenance skills to join our caretaking team. The successful candidate will be presentable, take pride in your work and in your place of work, and you will build a good working relationship with staff and contractors. You may have previous experience as a caretaker or similar and if you are used to the school environment that would be welcome too.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• With the team, to provide an efficient caretaking service for the school including the maintenance and security of the school premises and site • To promote a safe working environment for pupils and staff • To supervise evening and weekend lettings and ensure the building and grounds are secured afterwards
Ideally, the candidate would have:
• A warm, friendly manner • A range of maintenance skills • Good problem solving skills • Previous caretaking experience • Familiarity with a school environment • An ability to work pro-actively both independently, and as part of a team • A sense of humour!
We can offer:
• A positive school environment with children who are great to be with • A well organised and well-led staff team • A very special place to work as part of the Gold Star Federation with our sister school Goldbeaters Primary School
If you would like to:
• Feel a real buzz at work • Share our unique vision • Work with staff who really do have a team spirit second to none
… then, we would like to hear from you!
Please visit our website for more information on our school www.theorion.org.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 27 May 2022 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to two satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
For an application form, job description and person specification please contact: The Orion Primary School office: office@orion.barnetmail.net Tel: 020 8205 9324
Please email for an appointment to visit the school, to find out more about the Federation and meet the school caretaking team.
Applications to be emailed or posted directly to the school. Please note we do not accept CVs or Barnet online applications.
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