Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week (full time) Grade/Salary: NJC 03 - NJC 04 £24,796 - £25,185 per annum Contract Type: Permanent From 1st April 2025 Birchen Coppice Primary Academy is currently looking for a Caretaker to join our dedicated, friendly team of staff. Birchen Coppice Academy is a one-form primary school in Kidderminster. We are a well-resourced school, enjoying a modern spacious building and impressive, attractive grounds. We are part of Victoria Academies Trust, a close-knit family of schools who share a passion for making all members of our schools the best that they can be. What we can offer you: A strong commitment to developing you and your career A supportive staff team Friendly children with huge potential who are keen to learn Opportunities to work across schools with like-minded colleagues An open and positive approach to workload and well-being The successful candidate will: Be a committed professional with a desire to provide an excellent education for all pupils Be a reflective practitioner who is committed to their own professional development Enjoy being part of a forward-thinking, values-driven team with a clear purpose Enjoy building excellent relationships with pupils, parents and staff Rehabilitation of Offenders Act: This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which confirms the appointee is not on the Children's Barred list being obtained. If you are shortlisted you will be asked to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013) An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. The post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement of the role. Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the school. To arrange this or for further information and to arrange for an application pack please contact Miss Naomi Hall (HR and PA to Headteacher) on 01562 750136 or via email office@birchencoppiceacademv.org.uk Please return completed application forms to Miss Naomi Hall (HR and PA to Headteacher), Birchen Coppice Primary Academy, Woodbury Road, Kidderminster DYII 7JJ or via email office@birchencoppiceacademy.org.uk Birchen Coppice Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check prior to employment commencing. Closing date for applications: Friday 27th February 2026 Interviews will be held w/c 2nd March 2026 Hours - 37 hours per week Grade - NJC 03 - NJC 04 £24,796 - £25,185 per annum Location - Birchen Coppice Primary Academy, Woodbury Road, Kidderminster, DYII 7JJ Contract - Permanent Closing Date - Friday 27th February 2026