Vacancies

About the Post

Would you relish the opportunity to join an exciting and progressive journey with a vision to transform education across our community? Twynham School and The Grange School recently federated staffing structures for September 2021 to support our desire to deliver world class educational experiences to students across both of our schools. This is a rare opportunity to join our organisation working as a Caretaker.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Work within a highly regarding organisation shaping the future for young people across Christchurch
• Play a key role in ensuring calm, organisational effectiveness in an ever-changing and fast-paced environment
• Be responsible for the compliance, safety, cleanliness, maintenance and security of the school site, furnishings and grounds to the expected standards of the Twynham Learning Trust.
• Plan, organise, execute and inspect all relevant works relating to the school site.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

What we can offer you

• A vibrant, busy working environment
• The opportunity to join a team focused on improving the campus for students and staff
• Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Are energetic and highly motivated
• Have basic DIY skills and in-depth understanding of maintenance procedures.

• Have strong verbal and written communication skills for giving instructions to contractors and support crews.
• Have excellent organisation, multi-tasking and scheduling skills.

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown on 01202 495716 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com  

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:  www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

The closing date is 21st November 2023 at 8am.

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.