Caretaker

Caretaker

Location: Wymondham College, Wymondham

Salary: Point 3 of the SET Support Staff Salary Scale FTE £24,796 per annum (Pro Rata £13,778 per annum)

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time (An average of 20.56 hours per week including 24 Sundays, 52 weeks)

Starting Date: ASAP

Wymondham College seeks to appoint a Caretaker to join the Estates Team. The ideal candidate will be able to understand and comply with Health & Safety Regulations, be proficient in the technical aspects of the post, be able to work under minimal supervision, and be a punctual and reliable worker.

Wymondham College is seeking to appoint a dedicated and reliable Caretaker to join our Estates Team. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, and well-presented environment across the College. Applicants should have a good understanding of Health & Safety regulations, be confident in the technical aspects of the role.

All College staff enjoy a number of non-contractual benefits, including:

• Professional development
• Free refreshments
• Free on-site car parking
• A generous pension as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Discounts, reward cards & promo codes via our staff benefits platform
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, at no cost to you.
• Children of staff benefit from increased priority under the admissions policy for their school base after 2 years continuous service.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The personal competencies expected of all College support staff are:

• Able to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
• Willing to accept responsibility for your own actions; the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.
• Willing to complete online training and other necessary training directed by their Line Manager

The professional competencies expected of a Caretaker are:

• Understands and complies with Health & Safety Regulations;
• Proficient in the technical aspects of the post;
• Able to work with minimum supervision;
• Punctual and reliable worker.

The qualifications and previous experience required for a Caretaker are:

• A good level of literacy and numeracy;
• A current, clean driving licence;
• A sound track record of work in a relevant area of construction or maintenance.

JOB SPECIFICATION

General Responsibilities

• The Caretaker is responsible to the Estates Supervisor for the provision of general Estate Caretaker / Handyman functions as per the specific responsibilities.
• The post-holder will be required to comply with the Sapientia Education Trust Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers.
• Wymondham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• The post-holder will have access to and be responsible for confidential information and documentation. They must ensure confidential or sensitive material is handled appropriately and accurately.
• All duties must be carried out in accordance with relevant Health and Safety instructions and the Norfolk County Council Caretakers Code of Practice
• The post-holder shall participate in the College’s programme of Performance Management and Continuing Professional Development.

A non-exhaustive list of specific responsibilities for the role can be found when you click the link below. You will be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required.

Application closing date: Thursday 20th August 2026

Interview date: Thursday 27th August 2026

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.