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Caretaker

Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Nr Thetford, Suffolk, IP24 2NG

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  11 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 July 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday 6.30-9.00am & 3.00 - 5.30pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 25,185 - 25,989
• Actual salary: 16,341 - £16,891

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 information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

You are warmly invited to come and visit the school. Please do not hesitate to get in touch to arrange a visit or to find out any further information by contacting Maxine Cronin, Business Manager on (01842) 890253 or email:admin@barnham.suffolk.sch.uk

Please visit our website to find out more about us: www.barnham.suffolk.sch.uk

Please see the job description for further information, application forms can be downloaded from this site.

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.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 155 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School website
• Email address: head@barnham.suffolk.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01842890253
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barnham-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@barnham.suffolk.sch.uk.

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