Site Manager/ Caretaker

Beccles High School; Beccles; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Beccles High School in England is seeking a dedicated facilities and site supervisor to ensure the safety, maintenance and security of the school environment. The role is full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week, and supports a calm, well-managed learning setting.

The successful candidate will oversee building upkeep, ensure equipment is safe, and assist staff and students as required, with shifts from 7:00 to 19:00 or 11:00 to 19:00, and the salary range disclosed.

Responsibilities

• Overall care, maintenance, safety and security of the school buildings, equipment and facilities.
• To provide practical support and assistance to students and staff to ensure their safety and welfare, as reasonably requested.

Job description

• Part of the Sapientia Education Trust
• Salary: £25,584 - £27,711 per annum
• Permanent
• Full Time
• 37.5 hours per week
• Required ASAP

At Beccles High School, we believe that each and every student deserves to go to an excellent school. Ofsted noted in our recent 2026 inspection that the school benefits from ‘precision focused leadership’ and a ‘calm and purposeful atmosphere’. Our focus is on delivering high-quality, engaging lessons and providing students with the care and guidance that allows them to succeed. Our students tell us that they value the way lessons are delivered and the strong relationships that exist in school between students and staff. This is only possible because of our small size and our belief and confidence in every student as an individual.

We offer a traditional curriculum that enables our students to flourish academically, and which lays the foundations for their successful progression into post-16 learning. We are preparing our young people to be thoughtful, innovative, capable, responsible global citizens of the future; they will leave us with excellent qualifications and having outperformed their counterparts nationally.

Our vision is shared by all staff, and together we are responsible for upholding and promoting the values within it. Staff are supported at all levels by middle and senior leaders in their teaching, behaviour management, career development and wellbeing. We believe that support staff are a critical part of the team and treat them accordingly.

THE ROLE

• Overall care, maintenance, safety and security of the school buildings, equipment and facilities.
• To provide practical support and assistance to students and staff to ensure their safety and welfare, as reasonably requested.

Working hours are Monday – Friday 7:00–19:00 (split shift option available) Or 11:00 –19:00

Closing Date: 10 October 2026

Interview Date: TBC

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.

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.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.