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The starting salary is £26,427.\nWe’re looking for:\nWe are seeking a reliable, skilled, and proactive Caretaker to join our site team. This is a varied and rewarding role, essential to the smooth running of our school. The successful candidate will ensure the security, safety, cleanliness, and general maintenance of the school premises and grounds. You will also be a key holder and play a vital role in maintaining health and safety standards, supporting school events, and responding to site-related emergencies.\nKey responsibilities will include:\nGeneral repairs and site maintenance (inside and outside)\nDaily monitoring of health and safety, including fire safety checks\nSecurity of the school site, including acting as a key holder and monitoring CCTV (where applicable)\nLiaison with contractors and monitoring of their compliance with site regulations\nSupervision of cleaning staff and oversight of external cleaning contractors\nGrounds maintenance including litter picking and gritting during poor weather\nSetting up for school events such as exams and parents’ evenings\nMaintaining stock levels and ordering supplies\nSupporting lettings and school events outside of normal school hours\nActing as a first aider (training provided if needed)\nYou will need to evidence:\nPrevious experience of caretaker or similar role responsible for maintenance, cleaning, and repair tasks\nKnowledge of Health & Safety and hygiene regulations, understanding of COSHH requirements is desirable.\nStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with staff, pupils, contractors, and visitors\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team\nPhysical ability to undertake manual handling and caretaking duties\nGood ICT, literacy and numeracy skills with ability to keep accurate records\nFull driving licence is highly desirable\nHow to apply:\nPlease follow the online application process to be considered. Interviews will take place in person shortly after the job is closed.\nTo find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.\nAll school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.\nWorking for Prospere Learning Trust\nGreat schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.\nHigh quality CPD for all roles\nBupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses\n Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff (support staff)\nGood holidays - teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service\nCyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free\nEmployee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines\nCredit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans\nFlexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible\nMental Health First Aid in every school\nBlue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more\nbYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases\nVisit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk\nPear Tree High School\nPear Tree High School is a brand new specialist support school which sits in the heart of Cheadle Hulme. The school aim is to work in partnership with parents and carers, the multi-academy trust, the local authority, and other agencies to provide exceptional education for all.\nThe school commitment involves harnessing the resources of our school, Trust, and wider community to help students realise their full potential and make outstanding progress.\nThe new purpose-built SEND school site delivers state-of-the-art facilities which provide an environment suitable for the learning needs of all students and young adults. These facilities are designed to suit the changing needs of pupils from key stage three through to post 16.\nThe curriculum is structured to equip young people with a significant learning need with the skills to thrive both at Pear Tree and as they progress to college and employment. The organisation of the curriculum reflects the needs of all students. Beyond the academic curriculum, experiences enhance pupils’ skills enabling them to understand the wider world so they can become effective citizens.\nVisit our website to learn more about our school community: https://www.peartreeschool.org.uk/\nJob Application Information\nPlease apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.\nAs per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.\nUnder the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.\nApplicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.\nSafeguarding Commitment\nAll schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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