Job Description

The Bridge School


Caretaker


Start date: ASAP


Contract: Part-time, Permanent (20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)


Grade: Grade 3 SP 4-6 (FTE 25,185 - 25,989 / Actual 13,613 - 14,048 per annum)


We are looking for a caretaker to work at our Ipswich campus. You will be able, practical and cheerful self-motivated individual. Duties will include premises maintenance/upkeep, security of the buildings and site, ensuring inside and outside environments are well maintained and meeting all Health & Safety requirements.


You will be honest, reliable, hardworking and able to use your own initiative. Good DIY and premises skills are required, as is the ability to plan and carry out minor repairs and jobs competently. You will be committed to achieving high standards in your work, willing to attend courses to develop your expertise and be able to deal with staff, pupils and the public in an efficient and friendly manner.


Working hours will need to be flexible and split shifts maybe required at times. During the term time week we would like someone who can attend each day, but during the school holidays working patterns can be arranged to suit the individual. The school is part of a collaborative, forward thinking Academy Trust with a collaborative and supportive caretaking team across the local school sites.


For an informal discussion please contact Mel Scrafield, Office Manager by email mel.scrafield@thebridgeschool.org.uk


Closing date: 09:00am, 23 January 2026


Interviews: 26 January 2026


Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.


In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.


Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.


We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you'd prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we'll facilitate this wherever we can - whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We're keen to ensure we're designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.


Unity Schools Partnership, welcoming diversity.





CLOSING DATE


2026-01-23