The posting
Snape Primary School (part of Kingfisher Schools Trust) is seeking to appoint a committed, friendly and reliable caretaker to help us keep the school clean, tidy and well maintained. There is also an opportunity for cross-site working as there will be mobility (with travel expenses paid) between the Snape site and Alde Valley Academy (in Leiston) under the direction of a Site Manager.
This role is offered on a part-time (20 hours per week), permanent basis.
You will:
- Have site maintenance experience
- Be honest and trustworthy
- Be reliable, efficient and a good time-keeper
- Be able to form positive relationships within the team and wider school community
- Have high standards
About Snape Primary school
Snape Primary School is a welcoming village school, proud to serve families in the heart of the unique and charming village of Snape, Suffolk.
At Snape, everyone — whatever their role — plays an important part in supporting our children on their learning journey. We have a strong belief in the value of primary education and are committed to finding the most engaging and inspiring ways to make learning truly irresistible for every child. Our aim is to give children a genuine love of learning and to welcome them into our wider community of Snape learners, which naturally includes our families and friends of Snape.
Like many rural schools, we benefit from close links with our village and the surrounding community. Our pupils enjoy a wide range of opportunities to take part in village life and community events, helping them to develop a strong sense of belonging and connection.
At the heart of our success is a passionate team of dedicated professionals who understand that every second of education counts. We are united by a deep commitment to our students and the community we serve. They are the very core of our purpose. Every moment, every lesson, every day is a vital opportunity to inspire, challenge, and support each child to achieve their very best. We believe, without compromise, that with the right environment and encouragement, every student has the potential to achieve greatness.
As proud members of the Kingfisher Schools Trust, we are guided by the shared values of opportunity, community, and excellence. These values are more than aspirations; they are embedded in every decision we make and every interaction we have. We believe in providing all students with meaningful opportunities to grow and succeed, fostering a strong sense of belonging within a supportive community, and setting the highest expectations in everything we do.
This is the Kingfisher Spirit in action — a belief that with the right environment, encouragement, and ambition, every young person can soar.
As an employee of Kingfisher Schools Trust, you will receive a wide range of benefits including:
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development
- Access to a wide variety of training courses through The National College
- Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
- Employee assistance scheme including access to online counselling, CBT and Muscular skeletal sessions.
- Flu Voucher Scheme
- Optical reimbursement scheme
- Employee Benefits scheme (PerkBox), including salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work and car lease
- Blue Light Card eligibility, giving access to thousands of retail, travel and leisure discounts
- National pay scales and policies
- Family friendly policies
If you have any questions, or would like to arrange a visit to our school, please contact [email protected]
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as the closing date for this vacancy may be altered if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Kingfisher Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be part of the pre-employment screening process for this role. An application form must be completed in full; CVs alone cannot be accepted.
