Premises Officer (Caretaker)

We are looking to recruit a permanent Premises Officer (caretaker) for our new Primary site for Newfield School based in Southport. The School opened at the start of the Summer term and  supports primary children within Sefton.  The school will be under the leadership of the existing Newfield school site based at Edge Lane in Thornton.  

Experience is desirable but not essential, duties are listed in the attached job specification.  We would be looking for someone who can be flexible with roles & responsibilities and be able to prioritise issues which may occur during the school day.  Working closely with school leader to ensure the smooth running of the school.

We will offer training opportunities to support Health, safety & security of the school.  Also support further training to develop skills.

The post is for 36 hours per week.  Working Hours Monday to Friday. We would expect candidate to work with school staff in respect of opening and closing school.  These hours can be negotiated.  

The post at the moment is based on 52 weeks per year with 28 days leave (increasing after 5 years). Again, we are open to working with the right candidate in respect of these hours; term time only may be considered.  

An opportunity to work full time is available if preferred; supporting the Site Manager at Edge Lane, L23 4TG site during school closure.  

Due to the nature of work the post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation.  Appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the DBS service.  The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Applications to be sent directly to Lynn Daly, Clerk to Governors at finance.newfield@schools.sefton.gov.uk . Please do not apply via this site. 

Interviews to take place 11 September 2024 (to be confirmed)