Staff Vacancies
Key Stage 2 Class Teacher – Full Time, Permanent
Charles Baines Community Primary School, Gainsborough
“Together we Achieve”
We are looking for a teacher to join our staff team at Charles Baines Community Primary School.
Charles Baines is a popular primary school in Gainsborough.
The position is to start on 1st September 2024. The salary is offered on the Main or Upper Pay Scale and is a permanent position.
This post is particularly suitable for a more experienced teacher who would be able to take on subject leadership and have the possibility to make a wider contribution to school life.
However, we are also happy to receive applications from ECTs and teachers in the early years of their career.
We are looking for somebody who:
• Has high expectations for learning and behaviour.
• Is committed to supporting all aspects of a child’s development.
• Is hardworking and committed to their own development.
• Works effectively as a member of an ambitious and dynamic team.
• Is creative, innovative and enthusiastic.
• Has excellent organisational skills.
In return we can offer:
• Structured continual professional development.
• A caring and committed team who want the best for every child.
• Enthusiastic and happy pupils who enjoy school and want to achieve.
• Supportive and ambitious leadership.
• Opportunities to get involved in the wider life of the school.
Please contact Mrs Cathy Brooks, our School Business Manager, on 01427 613812, or by email cbrooks@charles-baines.lincs.sch.uk to book a visit or to request an application pack.
Closing date for applications is Monday 13th May at 12 noon.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 23rd May.
Charles Baines Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All Pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.
Caretaker - Part time, Permanent
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and hardworking Caretaker for our Primary school located on Baines Road, Gainsborough.
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time, 20 hours, Term time plus 4 weeks
Start Date: ASAP (subject to candidate availability)
Salary Range: £25,119 - £27,803 pro-rata grade G5:12 – G5:15
Work Pattern: Split Shift, with flexible mutually agreed hours for the rest of the contracted hours.
Closing Date: 22nd May 2024
Interview date: 6th June 2024
We are looking for a caretaker to join our lively team. This role is pivotal to the running of the school ensuring that our site is safe and well-maintained and that our facilities provide exceptional opportunities for learning, both inside and out. As a school, we highly value this responsible position and we require a team player who has high standards, takes pride in their work and has a hands-on approach to planned and unplanned tasks.
It is expected that the successful applicant can undertake a range of maintenance work e.g. minor plumbing, carpentry, grounds maintenance, unblocking of drains, repairing furniture, decorating, litter picks, gritting, sweeping etc.
The Caretaker will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the premises inside and out, collecting/assembling waste, the locking/unlocking and the setting of security alarm systems, weekly fire alarm testing, carrying out security checks and responding to emergency calls (although an external agency is first response for these events, the caretaker would be added to a list of staff members to contact in the case of an emergency).
We can offer the successful candidate:
• the opportunity to work in a school with a dedicated and supportive team of colleagues who strive for the very best at all times.
• supportive leadership that will contribute to your professional development
• the opportunity to demonstrate initiative and think proactively
• opportunities to plan, develop and enhance the school site
• a fantastic school and working environment
We welcome applicants who:
• have working knowledge of facility management
• are hardworking, honest, dependable and self-motivated
• can identify issues using their own initiative and work systematically and independently to solve problems
• have practical maintenance and DIY skills
• have a good understanding of Health and Safety procedures as they relate to school premises, including Fire Safety Law and COSHH regulations
• are able to liaise with external contractors and organise schedules of work and ensure improvements are carried out
• have the ability to carry out effective risk assessments
• are conscientious, methodical and a good record keeper
• have good computer skills e.g. excel, word, outlook
• are reasonably fit, as this is a physical role involving lifting and carrying, working both indoors and outdoors in all weathers
• have excellent communication and organisational skills
• are capable of establishing good working relationships with staff, pupils and parents
• have a collaborative and open approach to teamwork
• can be flexible in their approach to planning the working day
• are hard-working and proactive in keeping our school site safe and attractive
• will act as a key holder
• are committed to developing an exciting and nurturing learning environment
• have the ability to manage the proactive and reactive maintenance of the school site with support from the School Business Manager and Admin Assistants.
We are proud of our school and would welcome your application if you are ready to play an active and dynamic role at Charles Baines Primary School as part of our dedicated team.
Visits to the school are encouraged. To arrange a visit or request an application pack, please contact
Mrs Cathy Brooks on cbrooks@charles-baines.lincs.sch.uk or call 01427 613812.
Charles Baines Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants should note that this post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance, medical checks and references taken before interview.
