The Vacancy
Here at East Durham College we have an exciting opportunity for a Caretaker to join our team at our Houghall Campus. The position would require the successful applicant to work on a full time full year basis, working 37 hours per week.
Main purpose of the post:
To ensure that the estate and provision of the College at the Houghall campus is maintained to ensure a high-quality teaching, learning and working environment. To take responsibility to ensure that the college and particularly the Houghall campus is safe and fit for purpose and provide a high standard of general care throughout the college building and surrounds
To ensure the cleanliness, security and safety of college property by constantly monitoring the internal buildings and car parks as well as helping to assist in the provision of the standard of general care throughout the College buildings and external grounds.
About EDC
There’s never been a better time to join the fantastic team here at East Durham College, with recent investment in our already outstanding teaching facilities, and further investment still to come the College has a great deal on offer for both staff and students.? East Durham College provides access to education for all, with pathways through stages of learning across a broad offer and with close alignment to employment opportunities in the North East region.? Plus, the College recently gained its fourth ‘GOOD’ Ofsted rating in a row.
The College is split over 3 campuses with a very board offer of courses, from general FE, and A-level to specialist land based and technical provisions there is something for everyone. As a member of the team here at East Durham College you will have access to a generous holiday entitlement, Local Government or Teachers Pensions, Free Gym (Willerby Grove Campus), Free parking and much more.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. As part of that ethos, we aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us.
At East Durham College we follow Safer Recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
East Durham College is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we operate a guaranteed interview scheme. If you meet the essential criteria, you will automatically be selected for an interview.
East Durham College is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels proud, confident, challenged and supported and are holders of Disability Confident.
East Durham College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, therefore this role requires an Enhanced DBS check.
More information about the College can be found on our website.