Caretaker & Minibus Driver

Old Buckenham Primary School, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1RH

61 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  11 July 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Scale point 4-6 (Depending on role)

Caretaker & Minibus Driver job summary

Part of the Sapientia Education Trust 

Old Buckenham Primary School – Caretaker 

Old Buckenham High School – Minibus Driver 

This post is for one person but will work at each site in a different role or this can be split individually to the right person. 

Old Buckenham Primary School – Caretaker 

 

• Salary - Scale Point 4-6, £10,210–£10,536 actual pa (£25,185–£25,989 FTE) 
• Permanent 
• Part Time 
• 15 hours per week 
• Term Time plus 4 weeks 

 

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,  

THE ROLE 

The School Caretaker for pro-actively managing the security, care and availability of the school site, the building, furniture, fittings and equipment to ensure a 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.  

 

Old Buckenham High School – Minibus Driver 

• Salary - Scale Point 5-6, £8,691-£8,987 actual pa (£25,583–£25,989 FTE) 
• Fixed Term for 1 year  
• Part Time 
• 15 hours per week 
• Term Time only 

 

Old Buckenham High School is a small yet vibrant school situated in the heart of the beautiful Norfolk countryside. With an idyllic rural location, we are less than 30 minutes’ drive from Norwich, offering the perfect balance of peaceful surroundings and easy access to the city. 

THE ROLE 

At Old Buckenham High School, we believe that every journey matters. We are looking for a responsible and caring Minibus Driver to be a vital part of our school community, ensuring students travel safely to and from school each day. This role is perfect for someone who takes pride in reliability, enjoys working with children, and wants to contribute to a positive, supportive environment. As a key member of our team, you’ll help create a safe and welcoming start and end to each student’s day, making a real difference in their school experience. 

 

How to apply  

Job descriptions and further information are available from ‘Attachments’. 

For these vacancies, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our Trust’s website to apply via our online application form. 

 

Closing date:      Applications will be considered upon receipt, early submission is recommended. 

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. 

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.

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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

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.

About Old Buckenham Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 196 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/old-buckenham-primary-school-and-nursery

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.

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