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Under the direction of the Head Janitor, the Janitor will be responsible for:

The security of the premises and its contents, including the operation of fire and security systems and keyholding responsibilities. This will involve patrolling all areas of the premises and playgrounds.
The lighting and heating within the premises, including maintenance and operation of heating plant where required, replacing light bulbs and tubes, etc.
Porterage duties including storekeeping.
Handyperson duties including carrying out minor repairs to fabric and furnishings within in the buildings. This also includes grass cutting duties and some grounds maintenance. In winter, the gritting and clearing of paths and steps to ensure general safety around the school grounds.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

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Bell's Brae Primary School is a non-denominational school located in central Lerwick. It consists of a Primary, an Early Learning and Childcare Setting and an ASN department. The school catchment area is from Frakkafield encompassing the majority of Lerwick, excluding Sound. There is currently a total of 292 pupils on the roll. The school is managed by Mrs Julia McGinlay, Head Teacher and 3 Depute Head Teachers. The current staffing complement is 23 teachers assisted by support staff, as required, to meet school demands. Further information can be found on the school’s website at https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sh/bellsbraeprimary/

Additional Information

The grade of this post is F
Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hour
Temporary Part Time post for 22.2 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year
Temporary contract until 17/08/2025.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made
This vacancy does not meet Home Office rules for UK visa sponsorship. Please only apply if you do not require UK visa sponsorship.
A relocation package does not apply to this post
We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Bell's Brae Primary School, Lerwick.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Cheryl Simpson, Depute Head Teacher - Contact on: 01595743720 or Email: Cheryl.Simpson@shetland.gov.uk

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

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