Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery

Hillside Avenue

Thorpe St Andrew

NR7 0QW

Email: recruitment@bhetrust.co.uk

Vacancy:  Caretaker

Salary Scale D5 - D6 pro rata

Actual salary £16,421 - £ 16,681

All year round -23 hours 45 minutes per week

Permanent

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, friendly, self-motivated and conscientious caretaker to join our estates team at Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery.  Duties include carrying out basic maintenance, building repairs and keeping the school and grounds clean, safe and tidy.   We welcome applicants with experience of working within a caretaker or maintenance role ideally within a school environment.  It is essential that applicants have good administrative, communication and ICT skills along with a good understanding of legislation and regulatory compliance as it applies to school premises such as Health & Safety, COSHH, asbestos and legionella.

Applicants should possess excellent attention to detail and organisational skills along with a flexible approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a busy team. Personal qualities are of paramount importance and the person appointed will be expected to be approachable, professional and reliable.

Broad Horizons Education Trust is a multi-academy Trust comprising 18 schools across Norfolk, which educate 7,500 children and young people and employ nearly 1200 people.

This post is 23 hours 45 minutes per week, all year round, worked Monday to Friday 1.30pm to 6.15pm.  Flexibility is essential to cover absence and during school holidays. 

 For further information about Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery, please visit the website:

 https://www.hillsideavenue.org/

 To apply please select the ‘Apply now’ button and enter your details.

Please include in the personal statement section of your application why you believe you are suitable for this role in terms of skill, experience and personal qualities.

You must “Submit” your fully completed application by the closing date/time.

Closing date:  Wednesday  7th January  2026 – 5.00pm

Interviews:      Week commencing 12th January 2026

This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.