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Caretaker
Renew School is looking for a follower of Jesus who is self-motivated, has proven skills in property maintenance, and has the ability to problem-solve property maintenance issues to a high standard. The successful candidate will work closely with both the school and our proprietor, Renew Church NZ.
This part-time position will commence as soon as a suitable candidate has been found.
Hours of Work: 15h/week (specific hours/times to be negotiated)
Remuneration: Grade 1 Caretaker under the School Caretakers’, Cleaners’ and Canteen Staff Collective Agreement
Functional relationships with:
• Principal (or delegated person)
• Senior Pastor of Renew Church NZ (or delegated person)
The purposes of the role are:
- To maintain the standard and functionality of the facilities at Renew School so as to comply with the standards of health and safety normally associated with an integrated area school.
- To complete all caretaking duties according to the schedule below, and as determined from time to time by the Principal.
- To ensure the school facilities are always safe and secure.
| Key Responsibilities | Tasks and Duties |
| Rubbish and recycling | Arrange for timely disposal of all refuse and recyclable materials from Renew church and school |
| Buildings | Perform or arrange for general maintenance and repair of exterior and internal fixtures as required, including toilets and kitchen areas. Check roofs and spouting for loose sheets, plant growth. Arrange for cleaning of exterior of buildings and interior for carpets/floor coverings annually. |
| Maintain School grounds | Ongoing maintenance of school’s grounds, including lawns, gardens, equipment and caretaker’s garage storage. Liaise with volunteers who help maintain gardens. |
| School vehicles | Responsible for maintenance, cleaning, fueling up, registration and WOF checks. |
| Security | Regularly check all window and door locks are working properly and arrange for repairs. Check boundary fencing and arrange for repairs. Be available for call out from ARC Security to reset alarms when activated. |
| Contractors on site | Liaise with all contractors who may be working on site and ensure they have a satisfactory health and safety plan. |
| School cleaners | Liaise with the school cleaners about supplies and works being carried out inside the buildings. |
| Health and wellbeing | Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of Staff, students and visitors at all times. Comply with all Board policies and relevant Health and Safety legislation. |
| Additional requests | Carry out other related duties or urgent repairs as required from time to time by the Principal |
Closing date and time: Please submit your cover letter and CV to the principal, Barend Blom (barend.blom@renew.school.nz), as soon as possible. This position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate has been found.
Teacher Assistant
Renew School is looking for a follower of Jesus who is self-motivated, patient and able to support students who need additional support to be prepared for the good works God has prepared in advance for them to do!
This part-time position will commence as soon as a suitable candidate has been found.
Hours of Work: 4.5h/week (Mondays, 8:45 am to 1:15 pm)
Remuneration: As determined by the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement
Functional relationships with:
• Principal (or delegated person)
The responsibilities of the role are:
- To maintain a commitment to support the purpose and Special Character of Renew School.
- Work with each classroom teacher to fulfil their requests in assisting the designated student(s).
- Assist the learning of the designated student(s) in classroom and at outdoor activities wherever possible, including the provision of supervision of student behaviour at break times.
- Follow any directions of the SENCO Coordinator or Assistant Principal.
- Liaise with other teaching staff where there is the necessity to use shared resources.
- Make use of opportunities for professional learning and development as they arise
- To communicate with the Associate Principal (Primary) or Principal any difficulties as they arise.
Updated: 12 August 2022