Job Description

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/NSNPA/15740

Location

St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4HN

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

25,185.00 - 25,989.00 Annually (FTE)


NJC SP 4-6 - Permanent - Part time 20 hpw (Mon - Fri) - 52 weeks per year

Closing Date

12:00pm, 10th Oct 2025

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

1

Interview Date(s)

Wednesday 22nd October
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About this Role

Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy is looking for a diligent, hardworking and flexible caretaker to join our Maintenance Team. You will support the team by carrying out a range of caretaking duties including security and supervision of the site and related equipment, and other caretaking duties such as porterage, cleaning and general maintenance. You will be enthusiastic, energetic and have an eye for detail in helping keep our site and building in good shape.


You will be required to use your initiative to resolve maintenance issues and support the team to keep our school in tip top condition, safe and secure for all our children and staff.


This role is working 20 hours per week in the following pattern;


All year round contract (52 weeks)


This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS with Child Barred List check and satisfactory written references.


You will be joining the REAch2 Academy Trust, a national family of primary academies committed to raising standards and achieving excellence for all pupils, whatever their background or circumstance. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike.

For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here's why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:

Excellence & Development

: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.

Supportive & Collaborative:

Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.

Well-being Focus

: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.

Diversity & Inclusion

: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.

Innovation & Impact

: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children's lives.

Making a difference

: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You'll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.
Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:

Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance. Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills. Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust. Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks. Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.
Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.


We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.



All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.


The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.