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Caretaker - Part-time

The Norton Knatchbull School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-4528-364S
  • Posted:23/02/2026
  • Pay:KSB (£25,126 / £20,372 pro-rata)
  • Start Date:Flexible
  • App Close Date:23/03/2026 at 09:00
  • Interviews:To be confirmed

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CARETAKER

Flexible start date 

The Norton Knatchbull School is seeking a Caretaker (30 hours per week). This role is based on a four-day working week, covering 30 hours across the weekend.  (Attendance is Friday 09.00 -18.00, Saturday 7.00 -13.00, Sunday 08.00 -14.00, Monday 09.00 -18.00). 

The successful candidate will work independently during their shift, with support available from the Site Manager and wider team when required. 

Salary is KS B – £25,126 / £20,372.43 pro-rata. The role is to ensure the security of the school site, support the lettings programme, and carry out a range of maintenance duties. This includes completing daily maintenance checks, undertaking general repairs, and responding to issues as they arise. We are specifically seeking someone with strong practical maintenance skills who can confidently carry out routine tasks around the site. The role also includes administrative responsibilities include maintaining and updating site records. 

Deadline for applications:  9am – Friday 27th March.  

Interviews will take place as soon as possible thereafter.

We reserve the right to interview prior to this date depending on applications received. 

NKS is committed to the continuing Professional Development and Equal Opportunities for all our staff.  We support our employees in career development and respect initiative and ambition.  As such we are committed to using Performance Management; formal and informal training; coaching and mentoring; and peer support to ensure the progression of our staff.  In return we expect commitment and a desire to improve and excel from our colleagues.  It is important for our students to understand and experience the strength and depth of a diverse community and we aim to create a culture that encourages and values diversity, and that appoints, rewards, and promotes staff based on merit.  To show our commitment to this, the school has achieved the Race Charter Mark. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. 

Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

 

Information about the school

The Norton Knatchbull School is a popular and highly regarded selective school for boys aged 11-18 which admits a growing number of girls into its sixth form. Having proudly served the local community of Ashford in Kent since the 17th century, they combine traditional values with a forward-looking and vibrant learning environment where young people are nurtured to become considerate, confident and well-rounded individuals.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Catriona Dunton
  • Address:Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QJ
  • Telephone: 01233 620045
  • Email: cdunton@nks.kent.sch.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.