Caretaker

Broad Horizons Education Trust; North Walsham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Broad Horizons Education Trust is seeking a dedicated caretaker for North Walsham infant and Junior Schools. The post is 17.5 hours per week all year round, Monday to Friday from 2:30pm to 6pm, in a busy estates team.

The role involves maintenance, repairs and ensuring the school grounds remain clean, safe and compliant with health and safety standards. Applicants should have good administrative, communication and ICT skills, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience with basic maintenance, building repairs and school premises safety is welcomed.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; flexible and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic maintenance and building repairs within the school.
• Keep the school and grounds clean, safe and tidy.
• Support health and safety compliance, COSHH, asbestos and legionella where required.

Skills

Administration

Communication

ICT skills

Job description

Vacancy: Caretaker

Salary Scale D5 - D6

£25,583 to £25,989 (pro rata actual £12,100 to £12,292)

All year round, permanent, 17.5hrs per week.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, friendly, self-motivated and conscientious caretaker to join our estates team at North Walsham infant & Junior Schools from September 2026.

Duties include carrying out basic maintenance, building repairs and keeping the school and grounds clean, safe and tidy. We welcome applicants with experience of working within a caretaker or maintenance role ideally within a school environment. It is essential that applicants have good administrative, communication and ICT skills along with a good understanding of legislation and regulatory compliance as it applies to school premises such as Health & Safety, COSHH, asbestos and legionella.

Applicants should possess excellent attention to detail and organisational skills along with a flexible approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a busy team. Personal qualities are of paramount importance and the person appointed will be expected to be approachable, professional, flexible and reliable.

Broad Horizons Education Trust is a multi-academy Trust comprising 18 schools across Norfolk, which educate 7,500 children and young people and employs nearly 1200 people.

This post is 17 hours 30 minutes per week, all year round, Monday to Friday 2.30pm to 6pm. Flexibility is essential to cover absence.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early and/or commence interviews once sufficient applications are received and therefore early applications are encouraged.

Closing date: 31 December 2026

Interviews: TBC

Start date: ASAP