At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students and staff.
- Company: Great Yarmouth Primary Academy, dedicated to providing a supportive learning space.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and annual leave during school holidays.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and varied daily tasks.
- Why this job: Be a vital part of our team, making a real difference in students' lives.
- Qualifications: Practical skills, reliability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
The predicted salary is between 25583 - 25989 £ per year.
Category: Site and Facilities Role (School Based)
Start Date: Anticipated start date 12th October 2026
Closing Date: Fri, Aug 28, 2026
Job Weeks: All Year Round
Type: Permanent, Full Time
Job Reference: AUG20269807
Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale D: £25,583 to £25,989 per annum
Full Time: 37 hours per week on Monday to Friday. Working pattern can be discussed at interview.
Working Weeks: 52 weeks
Are you a practical, hands-on person who takes pride in creating a safe, secure and welcoming environment? Do you enjoy variety, solving problems and making sure everything is working as it should? If so, we’d love to hear from you. Great Yarmouth Primary Academy is looking for a reliable and conscientious Caretaker to join our team. This is a varied and important role where no two days are necessarily the same. From keeping our buildings and grounds well maintained, to ensuring the academy is secure and ready for students and staff each day, you’ll play a key part in the smooth running of our school.
You’ll be someone who takes pride in their work, is confident using their practical skills and can use their initiative to deal with the everyday challenges that come with looking after a busy academy. In return, you’ll become an important member of the academy team, helping to provide an environment where our students can feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
Within this, the hours of attendance for work will be determined by the needs of the academy and undertaken by agreement with the principal. Key holder responsibilities may extend beyond regular working hours from time to time. This position is on a 52-week contract with the flexibility of booking annual leave in school holidays.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As Caretaker at Great Yarmouth Primary Academy, you will play an important role in ensuring our academy is safe, secure, well-maintained and ready for students, staff and visitors each day. Working under the direction of the Site Manager and Principal, you will help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the academy premises. Your responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining the security of the site
- Carrying out general maintenance and repairs
- Monitoring the condition of the premises
- Supporting the cleaning and upkeep of both internal and external areas
- Opening and securing the academy
- Operating fire and burglar alarm systems
- Responding to emergencies when required
- Monitoring heating, lighting, plumbing and other utility systems
- Performing minor repairs, painting and decorating, moving furniture and equipment, maintaining outside areas, clearing drains and gullies, replenishing sanitary supplies and helping with general cleaning and housekeeping
- Supporting the Site Manager in monitoring cleaning contractors and supervising authorised contractors working on site
- Supporting academy lettings, including opening and securing the site, monitoring activities and acting as an emergency point of contact
- Driving the academy minibus when required
The role includes key holder responsibilities, and you may occasionally be required to respond to emergencies outside normal working hours. Any additional attendance will be agreed with the Principal and determined by the needs of the academy.
Be responsible for the security of the premises and its contents including the operation of fire and burglar alarms and undertaking key holder responsibilities, involving locking/unlocking entrances, checking and securing windows and internal doors, activating and switching off alarm systems, etc. Ensure that all utility related systems such as heating, lighting, plumbing and power are working properly. Help maintain and operate plant and equipment, according to the manufacturer's manual where appropriate. Be responsible for the sanitary conditions, undertake internal decoration and outside duties such as clearance of drains and general tidying. Be fully aware of and comply with all departmental instructions and procedures relating to health and safety at work and to recognise the responsibilities required under the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974. Be available to work or answer emergencies outside of regular working hours and pre-planned lettings as required.
Caretaker in Great Yarmouth employer: Inspiration Trust
Inspiration Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment at King Edward VII Academy in King's Lynn. With a strong focus on employee growth through continuous professional development, generous leave, and access to health plans, we empower our Teaching Assistants to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with special educational needs. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to inspiring the next generation.
