What skills and experience we're looking for
The Caretaker role is fundamental to the operation and every day running of our schools. The caretaker is responsible for pro-actively managing the security, care and availability of the school site, the building, furniture, fittings and equipment to ensure a clean, satisfactory and safe physical environment and to promote the efficient use of the School’s assets.
Job activities are divided into the following categories: Site and Security, Preparing Facilities and Cleaning, Maintenance and Repairs and Monitoring Work and Team Working.
What the school offers its staff
We are a rural community primary school situated in the village of Old Buckenham, Norfolk which first opened back in 1963. We are a joint Primary and Nursery School with exceptional grounds that include two playgrounds, a wildlife area with pond, a vast games’ field, international arboretum, amphitheatre, tunnel and mound, an adventure playground and an exciting and stimulating outdoor learning area for our youngest children. We believe in developing a child’s intellectual, creative, emotional, physical, spiritual and moral aspects of their personality. This takes place in a caring and supportive school that has strong links with the local community. Our School motto is “Inspiring learning for life” and we do this by nurturing life long learning, aspiring to outstanding levels of individual achievement and promoting opportunities for children to discover their talents. Our strong leadership team and continuous improvement approach was recognised by Ofsted in our last inspection where we were rated as ‘Good’ in all aspects.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.