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  • Working at Our School

    Could you be our new caretaker?

    Salary:

    £25,185 - £25,989 full time equivalent

    £16,341 - £16,891 pro rata

     

    Job Term: Part Time

    Appointment: Permanent

    Place of work: Barnham CEVC Primary School, Mill Lane, Barnham, Thetford IP24 2NG

    Closing date:

    To start: 21st September 2026 (or via negotiation with the successful candidate)

     

    Barnham CEVC Primary School is a supportive Thrive School of Excellence, caring school with a family feel, located in the beautiful rural countryside on the Suffolk / Norfolk border. 

    25 hours per week / 5 hours per day (flexibility of hours depending on circumstances and suitability)

    46 weeks per year, with holiday entitlement.

    Barnham CEVC Primary is a happy and caring school in the village of Barnham, nr Thetford, Suffolk

    We seek to appoint a flexible and committed Caretaker, to take pride in the upkeep and maintenance of our internal and external school site.

    We are looking for someone who:

    • shows initiative, drive and enthusiasm
    • is a good team player
    • is reliable and punctual
    • has high expectations of their standard of work and pays attention to detail
    • has an unblemished safeguarding record
    • has a good standard of IT literacy and willingness to use electronic/digital systems
    • is able to solve problems and work independently, with a flexible approach to priorities and complete tasks and work items effectively.

    You are warmly invited to come and visit the school. Please do not hesitate to get in touch to arrange a visit or to find out any further information by contacting us via email:admin@barnham.suffolk.sch.uk. Visits can be arranged during the school holidays

    Please email admin@barnham.suffolk.sch.uk for an application form or further details

    Applications will be reviewed on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including the Children’s Barred List where applicable), medical checks, and satisfactory references.

    Closing date: 1st September

    Interviews: TBC