School Caretaker

• Claydon High School
• Address: Church Lane, Claydon, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 0EG
• Salary: £26,016 per annum
• Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Rotating shift pattern - please see job description for details
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5469.

Make a Difference Every Day – More Than Just ‘Fixing Things’ –

Join us as a School Caretaker!

At Claydon Campus, we believe that a great learning environment starts with a safe, welcoming, and beautifully maintained school. We aren’t just looking for someone to handle repairs, we’re looking for a motivated and effective Caretaker who takes pride in creating a space where students and staff can truly thrive.

If you are an experienced professional looking for your next rewarding challenge, this is your opportunity to become a vital part of our school community.

Your role and impact

Working closely with our Premises Manager and the wider Estates Team, your day-to-day will be dynamic, active, and impactful.

You will:

• maintain the campus: Manage ongoing repairs and oversee external contractors to keep our facilities in top shape
• prioritise safety: Ensure we are fully compliant with all Health & Safety regulations and keep crucial safety records meticulous and up to date
• support the community: Assist with exciting school events, manage waste systems, and ensure the campus is secure and welcoming
• drive improvement: work collaboratively with fantastic colleagues to support sustained, school-wide improvement.

‘We invest in our people so they can invest in our schools’

What we offer you

• Professional growth: You will receive dedicated training and continuous support to develop your existing skills and expand your technical knowledge
• A supportive culture: Join a collaborative, tight-knit team within the Penrose Learning Trust that values your expertise
• A dynamic environment: No two days are the same when you're helping shape the future of both primary and high school students.

Are you the perfect fit?

If you are an experienced, proactive team player who relishes the chance to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

For more information

If you would like to have a chat about the post or visit the school please contact Chris Thomas, Assistant Estates Manager on 01206 489363.

How to apply

Further details on how to apply and an application form can be viewed on our website www.penroselearningtrust.uk

We encourage early applications and reserve the rights to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive suitable applications.

Closing date:  9am, 8 October 2026.

Penrose Learning Trust 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 required to provide references, undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.