178a New London Road
Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0AR
www.stcedds.org.uk
Charity No: 310865

School Caretaker/Site Manager

St  Cedd’s  School  is  seeking  to  appoint  a  reliable,  hardworking  and  experienced  Caretaker/Site
Manager for our highly successful 3-11 co-educational IAPS preparatory school based in the centre of
Chelmsford.

St Cedd’s School occupies a four-acre site and we take pride in maintaining the buildings and grounds
to the highest standards and providing a safe and secure working environment for pupils, staff and
visitors.

The Caretaker/Site Manager is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day duties of running the site,
including first line repairs and maintenance of the School site buildings and grounds, management of
contractors, security of the premises and its contents, and assisting in the monitoring and testing of
building systems to ensure the School meets its legal obligations under regulatory compliance.

You will need to be flexible,  take  pride in your work and be able to work with all members of the
School  Community.  Basic  computer  skills  and  an  understanding  of  health  and  safety  are  required
together with a range of DIY skills including painting, carpentry, general maintenance and gardening.

The successful candidate will  ideally  have previous experience of working in a similar position and
must hold a valid driving licence. Occasional out of hours and weekend work will be required together
with dealing with any emergencies when the School is closed.

Hours:

40 hours a week Monday to Friday. Start and finish times to be agreed. The
hours may be variable to suit the needs of the job.

Salary/Benefits:

Salary commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications

  Free lunch and refreshments provided to all staff during term time
  Ongoing Training and Development
  50% Staff Discount on School Fees
  Pension contribution matched up to 7% of salary
  Free onsite parking
  Regular staff events and wellbeing activities

Holiday entitlement: 20 days per year, plus bank holidays and days between Christmas and New
Year.

Term: Permanent

Post commences: As soon as possible subject to satisfactory completion of relevant checks.

For an application pack please see the School website or telephone 01245 392810. Applications
should be addressed to the Head, Mr Clarke.

As  an  equal  opportunities  employer,  we  are  committed  to  the  equal  treatment  of  all  current  and
prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual
orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage
and civil partnership.  We aspire  to  have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage
suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

All employees of St Cedd’s School have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding
and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from
harm.  Appointment  is  subject  to  satisfactory  references  and  an  enhanced  disclosure  from  the
Disclosure and Barring Service.

Interview:

To be arranged with the candidate when mutually convenient