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Kelmscott is an equal opportunities employer. To view our Equal Opportunity Policy (.doc) and Prevention of Illegal Working document, click on the buttons at the top of this page. 

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Kelmscott School is a highly ambitious school in the heart of East London. Waltham Forest (London Borough of Culture 2019) reaps the benefits of the character, diversity and cultures within our borough, the things we have in common and the things that make us different. Our school motto is ‘Putting Learning First’ something that we hold dear. We hope this language gives you a good indication of what we value as a school. Teachers at our school are happy and as a result, we have low staff turnover. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance is a priority for us as we believe that our staff, work at their best when they are also able to commit fully to their family and personal lives. Behaviour of students at Kelmscott is exemplary. Our behaviour systems are designed to allow teachers to teach and our students to learn. Our classrooms are ‘disruption free’ something we would be happy to show you.

 

Ofsted has recently inspected the school and graded us as a good school. We are pleased that the inspection team were able to witness two very typically exciting and inspiring days here.

 

Our vision of teaching and learning at Kelmscott School is to ensure it provides the best possible opportunity for students of all abilities and backgrounds to reach their fullest potential.

 

Our school is on an exciting journey which we would love for you to be part of. We have what we believe to be a number of unique selling points that all our visitors experience first-hand when they come to our school. To get a flavour of these USPs, do have a look at our Twitter @KelmscottSchool.

 

As well as a supportive and friendly environment, Kelmscott offers a range of interesting employee benefits including:

 

  • Regular staff breakfast

  • Reduced gym membership at Walthamstow Leisure Centre

  • No staff meeting either side of a school holiday

  • Increased usage of live marking to manage teacher's workload

Site & Grounds Assistant​

Salary: NJC Scale 5 Points 12-16 £31,524 - £33,417

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Apply by: 28 January 2025

 

The Governors of Kelmscott School are seeking to appoint a highly enthusiastic Site and Grounds Assistant to join our Premises & Site Team. The desired candidate will be working in a busy, dynamic school environment alongside a Site & Facilities Manager and 3 other staff to assist with the upkeep of the grounds and security of the premises and its contents. Inititiave is key to this role, proactive school experience is desireable but not essential

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Main duties and responsibilities will include: 

  • The security of the School buildings and grounds, acting as a keyholder of the building

  • The maintenance and repair of fittings, furniture and non-electrical equipment.

  • The maintenance and decoration of certain aspects of the School buildings.

  • The cleaning, maintenance and development of external areas of the site.

  • General porterage duties as required.

  • The cleaning of certain areas within the School.

  • Acting as cover for other site personnel for absences or holiday, so flexibility will be required

  • Carrying out regular maintenance checks and Site Jobs 

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The school will soon be undergoing extensive building works as part of a 3 phase expansion programme, so it is an exciting time to be part of a team which strive to improve facilities.

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​Kelmscott School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure, Child Protection screening and checks with past employers.  References will be taken up prior to interviews. Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 requires all employers in the United Kingdom to make basic document checks on every person they intend to employ.

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