Job Description
* Address: Wortham Primary School, Diss, Norfolk IP22 1PX
* Salary: Grade 2, £23,657 - £24,404 pro rata
* Hours: 20 hours per week, 38 weeks per year*
* Contract: Permanent. Required from 1 September 2025
* Reference: 7652
* Some flexibility is available with working hours.
Wortham Primary School – Cleaner/Caretaker Vacancy.
Wortham Primary School is a thriving rural village school at the heart of its community, where children flourish in a nurturing and ambitious environment. We are proud to have been graded Outstanding by Ofsted in October and are now seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Cleaner/Caretaker to join our committed team from September 2025.
We are seeking a professional who shares our pride in creating a high-quality environment that supports children’s learning and wellbeing. You will be joining a welcoming and supportive staff team who work collaboratively to ensure that every child can thrive.
Wortham Primary is part of the All Saints Schools Trust, a forward-thinking and successful family of fifteen primary schools. As part of the trust, you will benefit from excellent support, professional development, and access to shared expertise and resources.
We will offer you:
* friendly, experienced colleagues who work together and are committed to continuous improvement
* delightful, respectful children who value their school environment
* a calm, purposeful atmosphere in which to work
* supportive parents, governors, and wider community.
We are looking for someone who:
* takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation across the school
* has a proactive, reliable approach and excellent attention to detail
* can carry out a range of cleaning and caretaking duties, including security, minor repairs, and general maintenance
* builds strong, positive relationships with colleagues and is approachable and friendly
* is committed to creating a safe, hygienic, and well-kept environment for children and staff
* brings positivity, flexibility, and a good sense of humour to our team.
If you are passionate about making a difference in our school community and helping to ensure Wortham Primary remains an outstanding place to learn and work, we would love to hear from you.
To find out more
Please read the Job Description (word) and Application Guidance (pdf)
We warmly welcome visits to the school. Come and see for yourself what makes Wortham Primary such a special place to learn and work. To arrange, please call 01379 898484 or email office@worthamprimary.org.uk
How To Apply
Please complete the Application Form (word) and Recruitment Monitoring Form (word)
Completed applications should be returned to: Wortham Primary School, Bury Rd, Wortham, IP22 1PX or emailed to office@worthamprimary.org.uk
Closing date: 1 pm, 17 July 2025.
Interview date: 21 July 2025.
We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants. Please ensure you submit an application at your earliest convenience.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.
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