Senior Caretaker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £13.26 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Scale D, Point 5 – 6 £13.26 - £13.47/hour (£25,583 - £25,989 a year FTE based on a 37 hour week) Please note that the salary will be pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | King's Lynn, Norfolk |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | West Norfolk Academies Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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We are looking for a dependable, skilled and proactive Senior Caretaker to join the team at Gaywood Primary School. This is a key role, helping us to provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment that supports the learning and wellbeing of our children.
As our Senior Caretaker, you will take pride in the presentation and upkeep of our school site. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring everything runs smoothly on a daily basis.
Start Date: To be Arranged
Salary: Scale D, Point 5 – 6 £13.26 - £13.47/hour
(£25,583 - £25,989 a year FTE based on a 37 hour week)
Please note that the salary will be pro rata
Hours: 25-30 hours/week, 42weeks/year (term time plus 4 weeks)
Permanent
Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
Website: https://www.gaywoodprimary.co.uk/
About the Role
To ensure that the school premises and contents are properly maintained, secured and ready for use, in accordance with all Health and Safety Regulations and the practices and procedures of the school. To help keep the school clean and tidy.
We’re looking for someone who:
Has practical experience in caretaking, site management or maintenance
Understands health & safety procedures and is committed to compliance
Is organised, dependable and able to work on their own initiative
Communicates well and works effectively with others
Is able to do two split shifts each week (Term time only)
Is flexible and willing to meet the day-to-day needs of a busy primary school
What we offer:
A welcoming, supportive school community
A well-maintained, well-resourced site
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Main Duties and Responsibilities can be found in the Job Description
For a full job description please click the link below.
Closing Date for Applications: 11th December 2025 (We reserve the right to close early if sufficient applications are received)
Interview Dates: Week commencing 15th December 2025
Start Date: To be discussed
To arrange an informal chat, please contact the school on 01553 774147 and speak to our Executive Headteacher.
How to apply
For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
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.
As our Senior Caretaker, you will take pride in the presentation and upkeep of our school site. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring everything runs smoothly on a daily basis.
Start Date: To be Arranged
Salary: Scale D, Point 5 – 6 £13.26 - £13.47/hour
(£25,583 - £25,989 a year FTE based on a 37 hour week)
Please note that the salary will be pro rata
Hours: 25-30 hours/week, 42weeks/year (term time plus 4 weeks)
Permanent
Email: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk
Website: https://www.gaywoodprimary.co.uk/
About the Role
To ensure that the school premises and contents are properly maintained, secured and ready for use, in accordance with all Health and Safety Regulations and the practices and procedures of the school. To help keep the school clean and tidy.
We’re looking for someone who:
Has practical experience in caretaking, site management or maintenance
Understands health & safety procedures and is committed to compliance
Is organised, dependable and able to work on their own initiative
Communicates well and works effectively with others
Is able to do two split shifts each week (Term time only)
Is flexible and willing to meet the day-to-day needs of a busy primary school
What we offer:
A welcoming, supportive school community
A well-maintained, well-resourced site
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Main Duties and Responsibilities can be found in the Job Description
For a full job description please click the link below.
Closing Date for Applications: 11th December 2025 (We reserve the right to close early if sufficient applications are received)
Interview Dates: Week commencing 15th December 2025
Start Date: To be discussed
To arrange an informal chat, please contact the school on 01553 774147 and speak to our Executive Headteacher.
How to apply
For this vacancy, please click the 'Apply for Job' button, to complete our online application form.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable field is met.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
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.