Job Description

Academy:

Cromer Academy

Category:

Site and Facilities Role (School Based)

Start Date:

September 2025

Closing Date:

Mon, Jul 28, 2025

Job Weeks:

All Year Round

Hours:

37 hours per week

Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Job Reference:

JUL20254683

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale D: 24,790 to 25,183 per annum

Working Weeks: 52 weeks

Start Date: September 2025

This is a full-time position, but part-time working will also be considered for suitable candidate.

Cromer Academy is looking for a reliable, flexible and effective caretaker who, in accordance with the practices and procedures of the academy, will ensure that the academy premises and contents are properly maintained, secured and ready to use.


Within this the hours of attendance for work will be determined by the needs of the academy and undertaken by agreement with the principal. Key holder responsibilities which may extend beyond regular working hours from time to time. The role involves supporting all aspects of the site including maintaining the school grounds, locking the site, and ensuring the site is compliant with health and safety regulations. This position is on a 52-week contract with the flexibility of booking annual leave in school holidays.

Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and , for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the "Planning your application" section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.

The main responsibility of this role will be:

Responsible for the security of the premises and its contents including the operation of fire and burglar alarms and undertaking key holder responsibilities, involving locking/unlocking entrances, checking and securing windows and internal doors, activating and switching off alarm systems, etc.


Available to work outside of regular working hours with pre-planned lettings if and when required.


To ensure that all utility related systems such as heating, lighting, plumbing and power are working properly.


Fully aware of and comply with all departmental instructions and procedures relating to health and safety at work and to recognise the responsibilities required under the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974.

The ideal candidate will have:

Category D1 driver's licence will be desirable or complete minibus driver assessment


DIY skills to undertake minor repairs and maintenance of the site


Ability to perform the physical tasks required by the post, including lifting, carrying and pushing various equipment to undertake the duties of the post


Ability to carry out a range of administrative/clerical tasks, including record keeping, ordering and stock taking



Cromer Academy is a community school in its truest sense: it is at the heart of the area it serves and is ambitious and determined for its young people. The academy is within easy reach of some of the most spectacular beaches and countryside in the UK, but this is no sleepy rural school. The school is rated Good by Ofsted with Outstanding ratings for leadership and management, and for personal development, behaviour, and welfare.


The school has a myriad of opportunities for its children and the wider community to access study support and extracurricular programmes. Pupils are expected to work hard and be committed to learning and the school demands high standards of behaviour that allow effective learning and teaching to take place.


What is it like to attend this school? The culture of Cromer Academy is rooted in the heritage of the town it serves. It is a focal point where the achievements of the community converge and are celebrated. This culture means that pupils who attend the school understand and take great pride in their community. Pupils want to make a positive contribution to their school and wider society. To achieve this, they know that they must meet the high aspirations teachers set for them, and many do so.


For information on what it is like to live and work in Cromer, click here. Cromer Academy was rated Good overall, with Outstanding for student personal development, behaviour and welfare; and for leadership and management in its most recent Ofsted inspection, published in January 2017.


We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country's top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country's best educational thinkers and practitioners.


The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain's highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.


When you join Inspiration Trust's thriving network of talented teachers, leaders and support staff, you join an organisation that supports you to be the best you can be. The Trust offers a varied professional development programme for employees.


We are committed to offering excellent professional opportunities for our staff, through careful support and personalised CPD. We offer a structured and specific induction programme.

The Trust also offers:

Generous holiday entitlement


Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions


Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme giving access to a range of services including claim back costs for Eye Care and prescriptions and access to 24/7 virtual GP Service and mental health support (Terms and conditions and restrictions apply).


Cycle-to-work scheme


Retail Benefits offering discounts with many shops and suppliers


Corporate membership of the Norwich Theatre Royal


Salary sacrifice schemes, including home technology, smartphones and healthcare plans, including Dental insurance and Gym membership discounts (Terms and conditions and restrictions apply).


Free Parking (on most sites)

Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation

If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Vicki Bumphrey, PA to Principal (vickibumphrey@inspirationtrust.org).


To apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form.

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Monday 28th July 2025

Interview date: Monday 4th August 2025

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.

When you start your application, you will receive several emails from our application provider, Vacancy Filler. Please be aware that some email providers may mistakenly mark these messages as spam. To avoid missing important updates, we recommend checking your spam or junk folders regularly throughout the application process and marking these emails as safe.