Caretaker
- Dell Primary School
- Address: Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 9NU
- Salary: £25,989 - £26,403 per annum pro rata
- Hours: 18.75 hours per week, year-round*
- Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
- Reference: 5184
Dell Primary School are seeking a Caretaker who will hold a 24-hour responsibility for the security of the school premises, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for our children. The hours of attendance for work will be determined by the needs of the school and agreed upon with the Head of Estates. As a key holder, your responsibilities extend beyond regular working hours to address emergencies at any time, day, or night. This role is crucial in maintaining a secure and welcoming atmosphere for our students, staff, and visitors.
In addition to security duties, you will be responsible for routine maintenance and inspections, ensuring that all facilities are in good working order. This includes overseeing the cleanliness of the school grounds, managing repairs, and coordinating with external contractors when necessary. By diligently performing these tasks, the Caretaker helps create a safe and supportive environment where our children can thrive.
*The hours of the role are 18.75 hours per week (Monday to Friday), split into 5 x 3.75-hour shifts (either 7am-10.45am or 2.15pm-6pm). The rota will be arranged at the discretion of the School Business Manager. Flexibility of shifts/days can be considered for the successful applicant.
The purpose of this role is to:
- maintain security of the school premises, including key holder responsibilities for emergencies
- perform routine maintenance and repairs on facilities and equipment
- ensure cleanliness of the school grounds, including classrooms, hallways, and outdoor areas
- conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- address emergencies promptly, including fire alarms, security breaches, and other urgent situations
- liaise with external contractors for repairs and maintenance
- accept and check deliveries
- manage and maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment
- assist with setting up for school events and activities, including moving furniture and equipment
- report any issues or damages to the Site Manager/School Business Manager/Head of Estates and keep detailed records of maintenance activities.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Security of the school premises
- Routine maintenance and repairs, both inside the school premises and the school grounds
- Supporting the Site Manager with day-to-day compliance
- Liasing with contractors for repairs and maintenance
- Accepting and checking of deliveries
- Ensuring hygiene supplies are replenished throughout the school each day
- Safeguarding and health and safety
- Professional development
- Supporting the work of our Trust
What you will need:
Essential Criteria
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Experience in DIY/ Trades or general maintenance person skills and the ability to provide maintenance of equipment and premises
- Proven ability to use your initiative and be self-motivated
- Good organisational skills and can prioritise workload
- To be flexible and work evenings and school holidays as required
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working in a school environment, other educational setting, or care home site team
About us
Part of Evolution Academy Trust, we pride ourselves on providing a caring, happy environment for our young people to learn, thrive and flourish. Embedded in our school are our five core values:
- Respect - mutual and absolute for all
- Passion - we are energetically committed
- Collaboration – better together
- Integrity - do the right thing, even when no one is watching
- Ambition - driven and determined to achieve
We are an inclusive school; we value, nurture and support each and every child.
What we will offer you
Our staff are dedicated, hardworking professionals who deserve the very best support across the board - whether it’s career development, CPD or wellbeing. Our benefits package is carefully designed with the intention of supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellbeing. With a deep commitment to communication, we strongly encourage all our team members to have a voice through regular employee surveys, and we tailor our benefits around what is important to them
For more information
Please read the Job Description (pdf).
To find out more, or to organise a school visit please contact Bex Lowery, School Business Manager by calling 01502 565956.
How to apply
Please complete your application by visiting MyNewTerm.
Closing date: 12pm, 29 June 2026