Caretaker

Hemsby Primary School; Hemsby; On-site; GBP 20,300 - 21,750; Part time

Job summary

Hemsby Primary School, working with Rollesby Primary School in the City2Coast Federation, is seeking a reliable Caretaker to maintain safe, welcoming school sites. The role covers routine maintenance, security, health and safety checks, and supporting improvement projects within both schools.

The post is part-time, up to 30 hours per week, with split shifts (7:30–10:30 and 14:30–17:30), Monday to Friday. Previous experience is helpful but not essential; strong DIY and practical maintenance

Qualifications

• Reliable, proactive caretaker with DIY/maintenance skills.
• Experience in maintenance, facilities management, health and safety preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Opening and locking school buildings and maintaining security.
• Carrying out routine maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks (bulbs, shelving, painting, plumbing).
• Maintaining school grounds and general upkeep.
• Assisting with cleaning duties where required.

Skills

Patience

Enthusiasm

Reliability

Practical problem-solving

Teamwork

Job description

Part of City2Coast Federation

Based across Hemsby Primary School and Rollesby Primary School

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.hemsby.norfolk.sch.uk

Head of School: Donna Walker

• Salary: Scale C, £13.05 per hour
• Permanent
• Part time
• Up to 30 hours per week
• All Year Round
• Required ASAP

We are seeking a reliable, proactive, and hands‑on Caretaker to join the dedicated premises teams at Hemsby and Rollesby Primary Schools. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting our pupils and staff by ensuring that our school sites are safe, well‑maintained, and fully equipped to meet the needs of our school communities.

As Caretaker, you will take pride in maintaining a high-quality learning environment, undertaking a variety of duties ranging from routine maintenance and minor repairs to site security, health and safety checks, risk assessments, and supporting school improvement projects. Working pattern: Mon-Fri; split shift – 7:30am to 10:30am; 2:30pm to 5:30pm

While previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous, it is not essential. We welcome applications from individuals with good practical DIY and maintenance skills, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for children. This role would particularly suit someone with experience in maintenance, facilities management, health and safety, or general building upkeep who is seeking a rewarding position that makes a genuine difference to children’s lives and future opportunities.

The successful candidate will be organised, efficient, quality-focused, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. Above all, they will be committed to helping us provide an environment where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

As School Caretaker, you will be responsible for ensuring that the school environment is safe, clean, secure, properly heated, and well maintained to support effective teaching and learning. Duties will include:

• Opening and locking school buildings as required and maintaining the overall security of the site.
• Carrying out routine maintenance of school buildings and grounds.
• Undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks, including changing light bulbs, assembling shelving, painting and decorating, and basic plumbing work.
• Maintaining the school grounds, including grass cutting and general upkeep.
• Assisting with cleaning duties where required.
• Moving and transporting furniture, equipment, and deliveries around the site.
• Monitoring and replenishing stocks of cleaning and maintenance supplies.
• Supervising and liaising with external contractors working on site.
• Supporting and adhering to school policies and procedures, including safeguarding and data protection requirements.
• Contributing positively to the ethos and values of the Caister Primary Federation.
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role.

About You

Personal qualities are of paramount importance. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Patience, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
• Energy, flexibility, and reliability.
• A good sense of humour and a willingness to help others.
• Strong practical problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.

What We Offer

You will join a friendly, supportive, and committed staff team where collaboration and teamwork are highly valued. Hemsby and Rollesby Primary Schools are popular and successful schools, proudly forming part of the City2Coast Federation.

Prospective applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the schools and discuss the role with the Head of School, Donna Walker. Informal visits are most welcome. Please contact the school office in September on 01493 730364 or by emailing [e-mail] to arrange a suitable time.

How to apply

To download an application form please select the orange ‘Apply for job’ button.

Completed applications should be returned to [e-mail]

Closing date: 4 September 2026

Interview date: TBC

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre‑employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.