About Bosvena School

Bosvena is part of the Special Partnership Trust, an extraordinary education Trust redefining Special Educational Needs in the Southwest. Our mission is clear: to be a force for good in SEN and make a positive difference to people's lives. We challenge conventions, pioneer excellence, and work tirelessly to create better tomorrows for our young people and their families.

The Special Partnership Trust’s intent is to provide an outstanding special school for pupils with SEMH needs; a school which celebrates neurodiversity by accepting, respecting, recognising and responding to developmental differences and shaping each pupil’s educational offer to inform and improve their outcomes.

Bosvena School is research-focused, innovative and aspirational in its practice, with the development of pupils’ SEMH skills at the centre of our work.

The school caters for 65 pupils aged 4 to 16 and serves the community of Cornwall.

Located close to Bodmin with easy access to the A30 and A38, Bosvena School has now opened its doors, following the successful completion of building works.

 

About the role

As Caretaker you will undertake general maintenance of the school building and facilities, provide practical support in arrangements for meetings/events and to assist in maintaining the security of the school buildings.

Key Responsibilities:

· To maintain H&S compliance and property inspection / maintenance records and complete risk assessment paperwork, as required and under the direct of the Premises Supervisor

· To act as joint key holder for the site, ensuring security at all times including the operation of alarms. Through daily site inspections

· To act as deputy to the Site Supervisor and act as cover in the event of illness/absence

· To ensure keys and access control fobs are kept/issued in line with policy/procedure

· To report any major defects in building, equipment and security systems observed in the course of duties and to liaise with approved contractors / Head of School. (To visually monitor the condition of fire extinguishers, ensuring all extinguishers are regularly serviced and that hoses and fire blankets are kept in good condition)

 

What We Are Looking For:

· A minimum of 2 years practical experience of building and grounds maintenance work.

· Ability to work on own initiative, self-motivated.

· Good communication skills

· Comfortable with young people.

· Good practical skills.

· Good organisational skills.

· Good communication skills.

· Good general knowledge of building maintenance/ repairs

· Enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated and conscientious.

 

Qualifications and Experience:

· Level 2 NVQ, GNVQ or minimum of 5 GCSE’s (Grade C or above)

· Plus suitable trade qualification (or relevant experience).

· Level 1 qualifications may be considered if accompanied by extensive relevant experience.

· Proficient using windows/IT systems/MS Office.

· H&S Experience in the workplace.

 

Our Total Reward Offer:

The Special Partnership Trust recognises the importance of developing a properly implemented People Strategy to underpin the overall strategic aims of the Trust.

Our People Strategy is designed to help us attract prospective high calibre candidates, as well as drive engagement, productivity and retention of our high performing and high potential employees. It reflects our belief in putting our people first. This does not mean putting our learners second. It is based on the philosophy that if we create a positive and rewarding work environment, if our staff feel motivated, well managed and well supported, they in turn will provide the best possible outcome for our learners.

 

We recognise that our total reward offer, has got to consist of more than just money. We seek to provide our staff with a diverse range of benefits that support their day to day needs both at work and outside of work. These include generous leave entitlements and pension scheme as well as access to health/wellbeing tools, training & development, career pathways and opportunities to ensure they feel valued. For further information, click here to visit the Special Partnership Trust website for our People Strategy and Benefits.

Are you ready to make a lasting impact? Join us today.

Contact Us

Informal conversations are welcomed. If you would like to discuss the role in confidence please email Josh Tyers recruitment@bosvena.org

Please visit the Special Partnership website, www.specialpartnership.org for further information about our Trust and an application pack.

Completed applications should be returned to Ella Knowles at recruitment@bosvena.org

Safeguarding

The Special Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education; the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.