School Caretaker

Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5AX

24 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  1 June 2026

• Latest start date

  30 June 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  20 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): This is a part-time post starting in June 2026. The role is term time + 4 weeks (42 weeks per year). 25 hours a week – hours of work to be negotiated and may involve a split shift.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185 pro-rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

Skills Required:

Broad knowledge of DIY processes to carry out basic repairs Painting and basic carpentry Ability to read and record written information for a range of purposes Ability to use basic maths to calculate orders correctly Knowledge of security and health & safety policies and procedures

Duties:

• Be a keyholder
• Ensure school site/perimeter is well maintained, safe and secure
• Regular site walks to monitor condition of premises
• Undertake routine building and site maintenance work as needed
• Ensure all plant equipment is maintained to the required standard
• Ensure litter collection is regularly completed within the school grounds
• Porterage and transportation of equipment, furniture and deliveries
• Completing a wide range of vital Health & Safety checks within the school
• Record checks on the school’s health and safety online management system
• Undertake regular training relevant to this role
• Maintenance of the school grounds where necessary
• Monitor the standards of cleaning and grounds maintenance staff
• Contribute to cleaning of the school during periods of staff absence and to “deep cleans” during holiday periods

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• friendly and experienced colleagues who take pride in their work and actively seek ways to improve their practice
• a calm, purposeful working environment with delightful, well-behaved children who are eager to learn and proud of their school

• a highly inclusive ethos which meets the needs of individual children within our setting
• a supportive working environment with a variety of resources
• a commitment to supporting continuous professional development

Flexible working opportunities

The hours can be completed on a split shift or all in one go - we are happy to discuss this.

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.

About Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 178 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School website
• Email address: admin@blundeston.suffolk.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01502730488
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blundeston-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-primary-school

Blundeston CEVC Primary School is a small village Church of England primary school based just outside of Lowestoft in Suffolk. We encourage a love of learning across every aspect of school life and have high aspirations for all, rooted in a caring Christian ethos. Blundeston Primary is a school where all are valued and encouraged to flourish.

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

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

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