- School type
- Free Schools, ages 16 to 19
- Education phase
- Sixth form or college
- School size
- 1114 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 16 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Abbeygate Sixth Form College website
Caretaker
More than one location, Eastern Education Group Trust4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 8am
Date listed
7 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year - Permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,185 - £25,989 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Working across our EEG sites in Bury St Edmunds
- 37 hours per week, 52weeks per year - Permanent
- Shift work and occasional evenings and weekends
- Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
We are seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker to join our Estates Team to contribute to the daily operations that keep our college environments 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’ll be expected to support shift rotations, weekend cover, and college events.
We’re looking for someone with sound practical skills, strong communication abilities, and a keen sense of responsibility.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’d love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
- 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
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.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Eastern Education Group Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
School Details
Abbeygate Sixth Form College
Arranging a visit to Eastern Education Group Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.
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