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Caretaker (Electrician)

Contract Term: Permanent

Salary: £29,270 - £32,464

Closing Date: 09 December 2024, 22:00

Interview Date: 13 December 2024

Commencement Date: As soon as possible

The Fernwood School seeks a Caretaker with an Electrical Qualification to join our team of Premises staff. You will play a crucial role in maintaining our school premises, leading on the provision of electrical work and repairs. Experience of working as an electrician and a Level 3 Electrotechnical Certificate with AM2S Assessment or equivalent is essential. Your responsibilities will also include maintaining clean, safe and secure premises, general maintenance, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

The position is part of a team of four, working a rotating shift system to cover early mornings, evenings and weekends. You will need to be professional in your approach to working in a school environment, in good health due to the physical nature of some of the work and have a flexible approach.

If you would like further details or have any questions about this post, please contact Paul Woodward, Head of Operations p.woodward@fernwood.school / 0115 9286329 ext 2074.   

The Governors and staff are committed to continuous improvement and welcome applications from candidates with drive and determination to work in an environment that inspires and challenges students of all abilities and from all backgrounds.

The Fernwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services check along with other relevant employment checks.  In addition, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a Self-Disclosure is required for all applicants shortlisted for interview.  Online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants as part of due diligence checks.

Please return your completed application form, together with your letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) explaining how your skills, qualities and experience would enable you to be successful in the role to the Headteacher, Mr C Gell, and the HR Manager, Mrs H Wallis, by post or by email to: recruitment@fernwoodschool.org.uk.

Contact

The Fernwood School
Goodwood Road, Wollaton
Nottingham, NG8 2FT

0115 9286326