Caretaker in Norwich

Caretaker

Location: Norwich NR7 8DN

Salary: Points 3-4 of the Support Staff Scale, FTE £24,796 – £25,185 per annum, Pro rata £12,117 – £12,528 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Term-time plus 3 weeks

Hours: 20 hours per week

Closing Date: Wednesday 10th September 2025 (midday)

Interview Date: Week beginning 15th September 2025

The Farm Primary School is a member of the Education Trust. The Trust is an expanding multi-academy trust with 13 primary and 9 secondary schools.

The Role

They are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of their school as a Caretaker.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake the open up and lock up and maintain security procedures.
• Act as a key holder and deal with minor security/safety issues
• Monitor standards of cleaning & undertake cleaning as required
• Prepare the school site, premises, rooms and work areas; this includes operation of the school heating and lighting
• Porterage duties as required and particularly the laying out of furniture and other equipment for timetabled activities without direct instruction.
• Undertake basic DIY to the level of a competent handyman
• Report major items for repair to the Office Manager
• Interact with staff, parents, pupils and visitors in a helpful and sensitive manner
• Meet, brief and oversee contractors and deliveries
• Monitor stock levels and inform line manager of requirements
• Have knowledge and awareness of health and safety practices and policies, have an understanding of COSHH regulations, maintain records where required
• Be willing to undertake training relevant to the role
• In conjunction with the Headteacher and Office Manager to attend meetings with the Schools Property Maintenance Adviser and prepare schedules of planned and reactive maintenance works.

Skills and Qualifications

The professional competencies expected of a Caretaker are:

• Understands and complies with Health & Safety Regulations;
• Proficient in the technical aspects of the post;
• Able to work with minimum supervision;
• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;

Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;

• Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;
• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;
• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

The qualifications and experience required of a Caretaker are:

• A minimum of a grade C / 4, or equivalent, in English and Maths GCSE.
• A sound track record of work in a relevant area of construction or maintenance.

To Apply

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