Caretaker

North Walsham infant & Junior Schools

Manor Road

North Walsham

Norfolk

NR28 9HG

Email: recruitment@bhetrust.co.uk

Vacancy:

Caretaker

Salary Scale D5 - D6 £25,583 to £25,989 (pro rata actual £12,100 to £12,292)

All year round - 17.5 hours per week

Permanent

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, friendly, self-motivated and conscientious caretaker to join our estates team at North Walsham infant & Junior Schools from September 2026.

Duties include carrying out basic maintenance, building repairs and keeping the school and grounds clean, safe and tidy. We welcome applicants with experience of working within a caretaker or maintenance role ideally within a school environment. It is essential that applicants have good administrative, communication and ICT skills along with a good understanding of legislation and regulatory compliance as it applies to school premises such as Health & Safety, COSHH, asbestos and legionella.

Applicants should possess excellent attention to detail and organisational skills along with a flexible approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a busy team. Personal qualities are of paramount importance and the person appointed will be expected to be approachable, professional, flexible and reliable.

Broad Horizons Education Trust is a multi-academy Trust comprising 18 schools across Norfolk, which educate 7,500 children and young people and employs nearly 1200 people.

This post is 17 hours 30 minutes per week, all year round, Monday to Friday 2.30pm to 6pm. Flexibility is essential to cover absence.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early and/or commence interviews once sufficient applications are received and therefore early applications are encouraged.

For further information about North Walsham infant & junior schools, please visit their website:

https://www.nwjun-infsfed.com/

To apply please visit https://www.mynewterm.com/

Select the ‘Apply now’ button and enter your details.

Please include in the personal statement section of your application why you believe you are suitable for this role in terms of skill, experience and personal qualities.

You must “Submit” your fully completed application by the closing date/time.

Closing date: 31 December 2026

Interviews: TBC

Start date: ASAP

Broad Horizons Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.