Colby Primary School is a Local Authority school located between Aylsham and North Walsham, set in beautiful countryside grounds. We currently have 142 pupils on roll.

Our school is an inclusive, nurturing environment where everyone learns, everyone leads and everyone matters.

We are looking for a proactive and reliable caretaker to oversee the daily management of our school site.

This varied role includes;

Maintaining the school grounds
Undertaking some cleaning duties
Liaising with contractors
Ensuring site security
Playing a vital role in maintaining a clean and safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

We are looking for someone who is;

Responsible, reliable, flexible and honest
Hardworking
Takes pride in their work
Approachable, welcoming and friendly
A team player
Able to maintain confidential
Can use their own initiative

Working hours: 2.30pm – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please call the school office on 01263 733381 or email - office@colby.norfolk.sch.uk to arrange an informal chat and tour.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

How to apply

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Completed forms should be returned to – office@colby.norfolk.sch.uk

Closing date: 15 May 2026, 12 noon

Interview date: TBC

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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