Caretaker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; West Suffolk; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Barnham CEVC Primary is seeking a flexible and committed Caretaker to uphold the upkeep and maintenance of our school site, both inside and out. The role is 25 hours per week, spread over five hours per day, for 46 weeks per year, with holiday entitlement.

The successful candidate will show initiative, reliability, punctuality and a good standard of IT literacy, and will work as part of a friendly team to support a safe, welcoming learning environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to meet duties outlined within the job description.
• Shows initiative, drive and enthusiasm.
• Reliable and punctual with high standards of work.
• Unblemished safeguarding record.
• Good IT literacy and willingness to use electronic/digital systems.
• Able to solve problems and work independently, with a flexible approach to priorities and complete tasks and work items effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain internal and external school site and undertake upkeep tasks as required.
• Take pride in the upkeep and maintenance of the school premises.
• Work flexibly with priorities to complete tasks and work items effectively.

Skills

Initiative

Team player

Reliability

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Safeguarding

IT literacy

Problem solving

Flexible prioritisation

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

25 hours per week / 5 hours per day (flexibility of hours depending on circumstances and suitability)

46 weeks per year, with holiday entitlement.

Barnham CEVC Primary is a happy and caring school in the village of Barnham, nr Thetford, Suffolk

We seek to appoint a flexible and committed Caretaker, to take pride in the upkeep and maintenance of our internal and external school site.

We are looking for someone who:

• has the ability to meet the duties outlined within the job description
• shows initiative, drive and enthusiasm
• is a good team player
• is reliable and punctual
• has high expectations of their standard of work and pays attention to detail
• has an unblemished safeguarding record
• has a good standard of IT literacy and willingness to use electronic/digital systems
• is able to solve problems and work independently, with a flexible approach to priorities and complete tasks and work items effectively.

What the school offers its staff

• Supportive work environment
• Continuous training and development
• Friendly team with a fabulous environment

Further details about the role

Applications will be reviewed on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including the Children's Barred List where applicable), medical checks, and satisfactory references.

Closing date: 10th July 2026 12pm

Interviews: TBC

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.