6 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    25 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    1 April 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 30 hours per week

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

SCP4 £24,404 – SCP6 £25,183

Actual salary

SCP4 £18,328 – SCP6 £19,254

Hourly rate

£12.65-£13.05

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Caretaker role is fundamental to the operation and every day running of our schools. The caretaker is responsible for pro-actively managing the security, care and availability of the school site, the building, furniture, fittings and equipment to ensure a clean, satisfactory and safe physical environment and to promote the efficient use of the School’s assets.

Job activities are divided into the following categories: Site and Security, Preparing Facilities and Cleaning, Maintenance and Repairs and Monitoring Work and Team Working.


What the school offers its staff

We are a rural community primary school situated in the village of Old Buckenham, Norfolk which first opened back in 1963. We are a joint Primary and Nursery School with exceptional grounds that include two playgrounds, a wildlife area with pond, a vast games’ field, international arboretum, amphitheatre, tunnel and mound, an adventure playground and an exciting and stimulating outdoor learning area for our youngest children. We believe in developing a child’s intellectual, creative, emotional, physical, spiritual and moral aspects of their personality. This takes place in a caring and supportive school that has strong links with the local community. Our School motto is “Inspiring learning for life” and we do this by nurturing life long learning, aspiring to outstanding levels of individual achievement and promoting opportunities for children to discover their talents. Our strong leadership team and continuous improvement approach was recognised by Ofsted in our last inspection where we were rated as ‘Good’ in all aspects.

Flexible working opportunities

The hours can either be split shifts of condensed

Commitment to safeguarding

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to apply
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Old Buckenham Primary School and Nursery

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
194 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Email address
hr@setrust.co.uk
Phone number
01953 860380

We are a rural community primary school situated in the village of Old Buckenham, Norfolk which first opened back in 1963. We are a joint Primary and Nursery School with exceptional grounds that include two playgrounds, a vast games’ field, international arboretum, amphitheatre, tunnel and mound, an adventure playground and an exciting and stimulating outdoor learning area for our youngest children. We believe in developing a child’s intellectual, creative, emotional, physical, spiritual and moral aspects of their personality. This takes place in a caring and supportive school that has strong links with the local community. Our school motto is “Inspiring learning for life” and we do this by nurturing lifelong learning, aspiring to outstanding levels of individual achievement and promoting opportunities for children to discover their talents. Our strong leadership team and continuous improvement approach was recognised by Ofsted in our last inspection where we were rated as ‘Good’ in all aspects.

Arranging a visit to Old Buckenham Primary School and Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@setrust.co.uk.

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