Caretaker

TN United Kingdom; Bury; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Caretaker to join their vibrant community. This role involves ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for children and staff alike. With a commitment to high standards and a supportive atmosphere, the successful candidate will play a vital role in the daily operations of the school. The position offers a permanent contract, term-time only, with a split shift work pattern. If you are enthusiastic, organized, and love working with children, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Flexible Working

Training Provided

Inclusive Work Environment

Support for Disabled People

Qualifications

• Must be physically capable of undertaking the duties required.
• Relevant experience is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and welcoming environment for children.
• Perform basic repairs and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Enthusiasm

Physical Capability

Maintenance Skills

Education

Relevant Experience

Job description

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Caretaker Role at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary (Prestwich)

The Governors are seeking to appoint an organised, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Caretaker to help us look after the 300 children and 50 adults who attend our beautiful and successful school each day.

Our Lady of Grace Mission

Work. Worship & Witness.

School motto:

‘This is our school let it be full of love’.

The staff at Our Lady of Grace would like:

‘A Caretaker who, like us, works hard, is friendly, and supports our Catholic values. Our new Caretaker will need to share our commitment to providing a clean, well-maintained, and welcoming environment where children can learn, play, and thrive.’

The children at Our Lady of Grace would like:

‘A Caretaker who loves children and is good at fixing things when they break!’

We can offer:

A welcoming and innovative school with a track record of high standards.

“Pupils achieve highly at Our Lady of Grace”

Ofsted 2023

“A happy Catholic community with Christ at the heart of all they do”

Catholic Schools Inspectorate 2024

The salary for this post will be Grade 6, £20,418 per annum.

This post is permanent, term time only plus 4 weeks.

Work Pattern: Split shift 6:00am - 9:00am and 3:00pm - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Caretaking and Cleaning Services are seeking to appoint an organised, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Caretaker. You will be based at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School, Highfield Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 3AS.

You must be physically capable of undertaking the duties required. Relevant experience is an advantage but not essential, as training will be provided.

About Bury

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure your application includes your full employment history and notes any gaps. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years; character references will not be accepted.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that your work considers our care-experienced young people, promotes their life chances, empowers them to influence policies and decisions, champions their rights, and supports their growth.

Benefits of working for Bury Council

To learn more about the benefits, please visit A good employer | greater jobs. We support flexible working where appropriate. We are committed to an inclusive society that values all individuals regardless of differences, and guarantee an interview for disabled people, care leavers, armed forces personnel, and carers who meet the essential criteria.