Caretaker

Caretaker at King's Oak Academy

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• Job Reference # EDV/2026/KOA/08417


• Location Parkway, Gaywood, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4QJ


• Contract Type Permanent


• Contract Term Full-Time


• Salary £25,989.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (Actual)


• Hours Per Week 37


• Closing Date 8:00am, Wed 1st Jul, 2026


• Start Date As soon as possible


• Positions Available 1


• Interview Date(s) TBC

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About this Role

Caretaker

Kings Oak Academy & Greyfriars Academy

• 37 hours per week


• All year round


• Salary - MRS Scale D Point 6 - Point 7 actual salary £25,989 - £26,403 (Full time annual salary £25,989 - £26,403)


• Shared between King's Oak Academy and Greyfriars Academy


• Interview Date: TBC


• Required as soon as possible

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic person with high standards and an eye for detail to work across Kings Oak Academy & Greyfriars Academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for keeping all assigned sites safe, clean, tidy and well-maintained, along with health and safety testing. You must be able to manage your own workload and also be a good communicator to liaise with other staff and contractors professionally with regards to maintenance and improvement of the schools.

Experience of caretaking in a similar setting would be advantageous although training will be provided. The successful candidate will have good general handyman skills with experience and knowledge in health and safety requirements in a working/educational environment. Own transport is essential as you will need to travel between sites.

Kings Oak Academy and Greyfrairs Academy are part of Unity Education Trust who provide education for Norfolk children across all age ranges, mainstream, specialist provision, SEND and complex needs. When joining our federation, you will become part of our successful family of schools that prides itself in developing all.

For an informal discussion about the post please email office@kgo.unity-ed.uk

Please visit our website: www.unityeducationtrust.uk

Previous applicants need not reapply.

How to apply

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No CVs accepted - Please complete an official application form if you wish to be considered for this role.

Candidates are advised that they may be subject to an online check from information in the public domain.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post will come 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.

Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

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Related Documents

• Finalised-Greyfriars-Safeguard...pdf


• Finalised-KGO-Safeguarding-Pol...pdf


• Recruitment Pack Caretaker KGO...pdf

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Contact Details

Cheryl Kirby

office@kgo.unity-ed.uk

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We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic person with high standards and an eye for detail to work across Kings Oak Academy & Greyfriars Academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for keeping all assigned sites safe, clean, tidy and well-maintained, along with health and safety testing.
You must be able to manage your own workload and also be a good communicator to liaise with other staff and contractors professionally with regards to maintenance and improvement of the schools.

Experience of caretaking in a similar setting would be advantageous although training will be provided. The successful candidate will have good general handyman skills with experience and knowledge in health and safety requirements in a working/educational environment. Own transport is essential as you will need to travel between sites., This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post will come 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.

Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.