At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our schools clean, safe, and tidy while performing basic maintenance and repairs.
- Company: Join Broad Horizons Education Trust, a supportive multi-academy Trust with 18 schools.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and a chance to make a difference in children's lives.
- Other info: Permanent role with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of a friendly team and contribute to a positive school environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance, good communication skills, and attention to detail are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25583 - 25989 £ per year.
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.
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 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: Friday 24th July 2026, 9am.
Interviews: Week commencing 27.07.2026
Start date: Tuesday 1st September 2026
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.
Contact Details:
Broad Horizons Education Trust Recruitment Team
