Janitor - Scalloway Primary School - SIC08016

Under the direction of the Head Teacher, the Janitor will be responsible for:

• The security of the premises and its contents, including the operation of fire and security systems and keyholding responsibilities. This will involve patrolling all areas of the premises and playgrounds.
• The lighting and heating within the premises, including maintenance and operation of heating plant where required, replacing light bulbs and tubes, etc.
• Scheduling maintenance and alarm checks, taking into account school activities, at least a term in advance.
• Porterage duties including storekeeping.
• Handyperson duties including carrying out minor repairs to fabric and furnishings within the buildings. This also includes grass cutting duties and some grounds maintenance. In winter, the gritting and clearing of paths and steps to ensure general safety around the school grounds.
• Undertaking initial checks or inspections and identifying major repair works required and reporting these to the Head Teacher.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Scalloway Primary School is a non-denominational school located in the village of Scalloway, 7 miles from the main town of Lerwick. The school’s catchment area includes Scalloway, Trondra and the Tingwall Valley as far north as Griesta. There are 7 classes in the Primary Department and a large Early Years and Childcare Department (delivering up to 30 hours per week). There are currently a total of 175 pupils on the school and ELC roll combined. Secondary education for years S1-S6 is provided at the Anderson High School in Lerwick. The school canteen is onsite providing hot and cold meals daily.

Adjacent to the Primary School and ELC are Hame fae Hame (Childcare provision) and the Health Centre. The school makes use of the Games hall and swimming pool facilities which are situated next door. The school is managed by the Head Teacher (Mrs Morag Fox) and two Principal Teachers. The current teaching staff comprises of 5 full-time class teachers and 2 job-shares. PE, Art and Music are provided by peripatetic specialists with a range of instrumental instruction timetabled for P5-7 pupils. Further support is provided by our Support for Learning teachers where appropriate. A team of Learning Support Workers complement the role of the SfL teachers to meet the needs of all of our pupils.

Further information can be found on the school’s website/blog at http://www.scalloway.shetland.sch.uk/.

The grade of this post is G. Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum. Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made. A relocation package does not apply to this post. We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland. You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited. We are happy to talk flexible working.

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. This post is based at Scalloway Primary School, Scalloway, Shetland. For further details relating to this post, please contact: Morag Fox, Head Teacher on 01595 743777 or e-mail morag.fox@shetland.gov.uk. If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

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