Caretaker – Silver Bridge School in Taunton

Silver Bridge School is a special school for pupils aged 6 to 19 years, based in Taunton, Somerset. Our creative, individualised approach to learning is centred around well-being and skills for independence. We adopt a creative, individualised approach for students who have barriers to learning associated with social, emotional, mental health and ASC needs. Our curriculum approach, Enterprise Learning, allows our students to rebuild confidence in their abilities, feel safe and supported, and gain skills and knowledge that will allow them to thrive in the modern world.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated caretaker who would like to provide a key role in maintaining our school site. Duties will include:

• Maintenance of property and grounds to a high standard
• Monitor site stock and order supplies
• Carry out DIY above and beyond the scope of a competent DIY person, completing more specialist work as required
• Carry out and record statutory checks and help maintain Health and Safety records

This is a part time position from Monday to Friday over 52 weeks. Exact hours are to be discussed at interview, but the preferred hours would be a split shift, with some hours completed in the morning and some to be completed in the afternoon. The salary advertised is the full time equivalent (£28,392) based on 37.5 hrs over 52 weeks. The role will be based across two sites within Taunton.

Being part of a school community that supports and develops aspirations for our students is very important to us, so applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are aligned with our values. They must be flexible, honest and enjoy working within a busy and demanding environment.

Please note that early application is encouraged as we may appoint prior to the closing date. Spaghetti Bridge Ltd are committed to Safeguarding therefore, all employees working at this school must have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of our children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and employment references. We will request references from where you have worked with either children or adults at risk. Please be aware that references will be requested prior to interview for roles within our schools and that online searches will be completed on all shortlisted candidates in line with the provisions of Keeping Children Safe in Education.

This post involves contact with children and young people considered to be at risk and therefore post holders will be engaging in regulated activity. This post involves working with children and young people considered to be at risk and therefore is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Spaghetti Bridge undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.

As an equal opportunities employer, Spaghetti Bridge is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.