BLUNDESTON CEVC PRIMARY SCHOOL

JOB VACANCY - CARETAKER

 

 We are looking to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic and reliable caretaker.

Skills Required:

• Broad knowledge of DIY processes to carry out basic repairs
• Painting and basic carpentry
• Ability to read and record written information for a range of purposes
• Ability to use basic maths to calculate orders correctly
• Knowledge of security and health & safety policies and procedures

Duties:

• Be a keyholder
• Ensure school site/perimeter is well maintained, safe and secure
• Regular site walks to monitor condition of premises
• Undertake routine building and site maintenance work as needed
• Ensure all plant equipment is maintained to the required standard
• Ensure litter collection is regularly completed within the school grounds
• Porterage and transportation of equipment, furniture and deliveries
• Completing a wide range of vital Health & Safety checks within the school
• Record checks on the school’s health and safety online management system
• Undertake regular training relevant to this role
• Maintenance of the school grounds where necessary
• Monitor the standards of cleaning and grounds maintenance staff
• Contribute to cleaning of the school during periods of staff absence and to “deep cleans” during holiday periods

This is a part-time fixed term post starting in June 2026

The role is term time + 4 weeks (42 weeks per year). 
25 hours a week – hours of work to be negotiated and may involve a split shift.

Salary: £25,185 pro-rata (GRADE 3, POINT 4) Progressing only to the midpoint.

Closing date for applications 13^th April 2026
Interview date: w/c 20^th April 2026

Suffolk County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and candidates will be expected to demonstrate their commitment to safeguarding during the selection and interview process.

This post comes under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations

 
More Information

To find out more and apply:

Please download and complete an application form.  Please return completed forms to admin@blundeston.suffolk.sch.uk

Please call the school office on 01502 730488 if you would like to visit our school for a tour and an informal discussion about the role.

The closing date for this job is 2^nd March 2026 – interviews will be w/c 9^th March 2026