Caretaker
Duke of Lancaster School, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9DQ10 days remaining to apply
Closing date
28 November 2025 at 12am (midnight)
Date listed
18 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £19,739-£20,369 actual pa
Caretaker job summary
Part of the Eastern Education Group
Email: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
Website: https://easterneducationgroup.ac.uk/
- Salary - £19,739 - £20,369 actual pa (£25,185 - £25,989 FTE) dependent on qualifications and experience
- Permanent
- Part Time
- 29 hours per week (shift work and occasional evenings and weekends)
- All Year Round
We are seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker to join our Estates Team to contribute to the daily operations that keep our school environment safe, clean, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors. From maintaining site security and carrying out general maintenance to providing event support and ensuring facilities are operational and tidy, you will be central to our commitment to high service standards.
You will be the first point of contact for estate-related issues, managing tasks through our help desk system and liaising with contractors to resolve problems swiftly. The role involves a range of responsibilities including minor repairs, porterage, decorating, cleaning, and proactive upkeep of the school buildings and grounds. Flexibility is essential, as you will be expected to support shift rotations, weekend cover, and school events.
We"e looking for someone with sound practical skills, strong communication abilities, and a keen sense of responsibility. A full UK driving licence and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are essential, while a trade qualification or First Aid training would be advantageous. If you are committed to maintaining high standards and enjoy being part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
- Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
- Family friendly policies and flexible working
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Free parking
- Canteen
- Company events
- Access to various memberships and discount schemes
- Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
- Funded subject course development for your role
- Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
- Career progression opportunities
Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions. Our group encompasses a diverse range of educational settings, including schools, further education colleges, and specialist learning provisions, ensuring that learners of all ages and backgrounds receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed.
At the heart of our mission is a dedication to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in education. We strive to create an environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and professionally. Through strong partnerships with local communities, businesses, and industry leaders, we ensure our curriculum remains relevant, equipping students with the skills and knowledge required for future careers.
Our group also prioritises supporting students with additional learning needs, offering specialist provisions for those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs), and vocational training to empower every learner. We take a holistic approach to education, combining academic excellence with pastoral care, safeguarding, and wellbeing initiatives to foster a safe and supportive learning environment.
The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a collective, Eastern Education Group is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and maintaining high standards across all our institutions. We work closely with regulatory bodies, including Ofsted, to ensure compliance and the highest quality of teaching, learning, and student support. Our leadership team, educators, and support staff are dedicated to shaping the future of education, driving positive change, and enabling learners to realise their full potential.
As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.
This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.
For further information please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
How to apply
A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.
For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our website and recruitment portal to apply online.
If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date, early applications are encouraged.
Closing date: 28 November 2025, 8am
Interview date: To be held throughout recruitment period
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.
The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website.
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.
Further information about the job
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Duke of Lancaster School
- School type
- Free School, ages 5 to 16
- School size
- 100 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Duke of Lancaster School website
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