Caretaker

Prospere Learning Trust; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High quality CPD for all roles

Health Plan - annual cash back for day

Generous Pension Contribution

Good holidays

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Credit Union

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid

Blue Light Card

bYond cashback card

Job summary

Pear Tree High School, part of Prospere Learning Trust, is seeking a reliable Caretaker to join the site team in Cheadle Hulme. You will ensure security, safety, cleanliness and general maintenance of the premises and grounds, acting as a key holder for site access.

The role supports health and safety procedures, undertakes repairs, and assists with school events. A full driving licence is highly desirable; right to work in the UK required. Training provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in caretaker or similar role responsible for maintenance, cleaning, and repair tasks.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and hygiene regulations, COSHH desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff, pupils, contractors and visitors.

Responsibilities

• General repairs and site maintenance (inside and outside)
• Daily monitoring of health and safety, including fire safety checks
• Security of the school site, including key holder duties and CCTV where applicable
• Liaison with contractors and monitoring their compliance with site regulations
• Supervision of cleaning staff and oversight of external cleaning contractors
• Grounds maintenance including litter picking and gritting in poor weather
• Setting up for school events such as exams and parents' evenings
• Maintaining stock levels and ordering supplies
• Supporting lettings and events outside normal hours
• Acting as a first aider (training provided)

Skills

Caretaker experience

Health & safety

General repairs

First aid

Driving licence

Job description

We are seeking a reliable, skilled, and proactive Caretaker to join our site team. This is a varied and rewarding role, essential to the smooth running of our school. The successful candidate will ensure the security, safety, cleanliness, and general maintenance of the school premises and grounds. You will also be a key holder and play a vital role in maintaining health and safety standards, supporting school events, and responding to site-related emergencies. Key responsibilities will include:

• General repairs and site maintenance (inside and outside)
• Daily monitoring of health and safety, including fire safety checks
• Security of the school site, including acting as a key holder and monitoring CCTV (where applicable)
• Liaison with contractors and monitoring of their compliance with site regulations
• Supervision of cleaning staff and oversight of external cleaning contractors
• Grounds maintenance including litter picking and gritting during poor weather
• Setting up for school events such as exams and parents' evenings
• Maintaining stock levels and ordering supplies
• Supporting lettings and school events outside of normal school hours
• Acting as a first aider (training provided if needed)
  Previous experience of caretaker or similar role responsible for maintenance, cleaning, and repair tasks
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and hygiene regulations, understanding of COSHH requirements is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with staff, pupils, contractors, and visitors
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physical ability to undertake manual handling and caretaking duties
• Good ICT, literacy and numeracy skills with ability to keep accurate records
• Full driving licence is highly desirable, Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you've lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.
  Pear Tree High School is a brand new specialist support school which sits in the heart of Cheadle Hulme. The school aim is to work in partnership with parents and carers, the multi-academy trust, the local authority, and other agencies to provide exceptional education for all.
• The school commitment involves harnessing the resources of our school, Trust, and wider community to help students realise their full potential and make outstanding progress. The new purpose-built SEND school site delivers state-of-the-art facilities which provide an environment suitable for the learning needs of all students and young adults. These facilities are designed to suit the changing needs of pupils from key stage three through to post 16. The curriculum is structured to equip young people with a significant learning need with the skills to thrive both at Pear Tree and as they progress to college and employment. The organisation of the curriculum reflects the needs of all students. Beyond the academic curriculum, experiences enhance pupils' skills enabling them to understand the wider world so they can become effective citizens.

This is a Grade 3, permanent post working 35 hours per week, all year round. The starting salary is £26,427., All school staff are expected to share the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description. What the school offers its staff Working for Prospere Learning Trust Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff (support staff)
• Good holidays - teachers as per School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases