Assistant Caretaker

William Patten is a friendly, unique, innovative and exciting, two-form Primary School on Stoke Newington Church Street; a vibrant, creative and diverse community in Hackney.

We are looking to appoint for July 2025 an exceptional Assistant Caretaker to join our Premises Team at William Patten Primary School; delivering a high standard of support to the pupils and staff. The potential candidate will be liaising daily with the Premises and School Business Leader on caretaking issues. The Site Assistant will also need to ensure the security of the school premises and assist in the maintenance of any machinery or plant within the school.

Assistant Caretaker Job Description & Person Specification

Grade: Scale 4 (Point 12 -15)
Salary range: £30,987 – 32,346 fte (£25,822 – £26,955 actual)
Hours: 30 hours per week all year round, with opportunity for additional hours for lettings

This role is specifically for the afternoon cover from 12pm – 6.30pm Monday to Friday

We can offer you:

• Opportunity to be part of a friendly and creative staff team.
• Inclusive and happy school environment.
• Support from a strong and experienced leadership team.
• High expectations of all children and staff across the school.
• Calm and productive classrooms with excellent learning behaviours.
• Inquisitive, creative, kind and happy children who love coming to school.
• Beautiful playgrounds, lots of trees and a new outdoor classroom space.
• Mental Health and Wellbeing team supporting the whole school community.
• Active and supportive parents and Governors.
• Regular CPD opportunities.

 

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with and supporting children through enhanced facilitates for staff, pupils and visitors to the school
• Flexible and proactive in making a difference to children’s education and well being
• A good communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues
• Motivated, organised and committed to maintaining a healthy work-life balance
• Willing to embrace and share in the community life of the school

 

Further Information and Visits

Please take a look at our website www.williampatten.hackney.sch.uk to see if we are the school for you. If you are interested in the post, visits are very much welcomed.

Please contact us at recruitment@williampatten.hackney.sch.uk to arrange a tour of the school.

Applying for the job

Please download the application forms using the links below, and once all are completed send to recruitment@williampatten.hackney.sch.uk

Application Form

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Self Declaration Form

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 2nd June 2025

Shortlisted candidates notified: Wednesday 4th June 2025

Interview dates: Wednesday 11th June 2025

If shortlisted, references will be requested prior to interview.

Completed application forms will be passed to the recruitment panel for shortlisting and will be reviewed against the person specification detailed in the advert.

Applications will be assessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.

Please note that we are unable to accept CVs as a form of application.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all members of our team to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows Government guidance in KCSiE2024.

Offers of employment will be subject to the following checks:

• Disclosure and Barring Service (Enhanced DBS)
• Right to Work in the UK
• Health
• Online and social media
• References

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We believe equality is about ensuring that everyone has the same opportunities, and no-one is treated differently or discriminated against because of their personal characteristics. We recognise, respect and value difference and understand that diversity is a strength. We take account of differences and strive to remove barriers and disadvantages which people may face, in relation to disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, belief or faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We believe that diversity is a strength, which should be respected and celebrated by all those who learn, teach and visit here. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.