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Job Title: Caretaker
Contract Term: Initially temporary until 31.08.25 with the possibility of permanent from September 2025
Salary: Grade 4: 9-12,  £12,796 - £13,418 pro rata (£25,183- £26,409 FTE)
Start Date: March 2025
Contract Type: Part-Time - 22.5 hours a week, 1.45pm-6.15pm, Monday-Friday

 

Poplar Farm is a new school which opened in September 2018. We are a warm, caring, inclusive and vibrant school where pupils are at the heart of every decision we make. Poplar Farm pupils are happy and confident, they are problem solvers, open minded, resilient and motivated to learn. We have a generous school site, with creative, bespoke learning areas both inside and outside.

The school is part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust), a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream primary schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

We are looking to appoint - Caretaker

Please refer to attached Job Description for more information about this role and to ensure your suitability for this role.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Enjoys a job with variety.
  • Takes pride in their work with high standards and expectations.
  • Is proactive.
  • Can respond and react to daily demands as well as be able to plan ahead.
  • Can manage aspects of the premises including upkeep, care, cleaning, maintenance, security, health and safety.
  • Has a keen eye for detail to ensure our school site is clean, safe and well maintained.

The benefits we can offer:

  • The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
  • A supportive induction process to help you develop within this role to be the best you can be and develop for your next career step.
  • Access to high quality continuous professional development opportunities.
  • A rewarding role where no two days are the same!
  • Flexible working opportunities from day one of your employment with CIT.
  • Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
  • An Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (salary dependent)
  • A Bike2Work Scheme

For more information about this role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact enquiries@poplarfarmsch-cit.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Midday, Wednesday 5 March 2025      

Interviews will take place: Wednesday 12 March 2025

CIT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.

Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.

To apply for this post click here.