Caretaker

Lark Hill Primary; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days paid holiday

Job summary

Lark Hill Primary School is seeking a reliable and conscientious School Caretaker to maintain the premises, ensure safety and manage cleaning and security. The role is full-time, 37 hours per week on a split shift basis, all year round, with a start date in October 2026 and a temporary 12‑month contract.

Applicants should have DIY, building and grounds maintenance skills, and be able to interact professionally with children, parents, staff and contractors.

Qualifications

• We are looking for someone with a good range of skills including building and grounds maintenance, general DIY, security and cleaning.
• You will be able to communicate effectively with staff, parents and contractors and have awareness of health and safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school building and grounds to a safe, well‑maintained standard.
• Ensure security and safe operation of facilities and coordinate with contractors.
• Open/close school for lettings when required and liaise with staff and parents.

Skills

Maintenance skills

DIY

Security awareness

Health and safety

Education

Experience in building/grounds maintenance

Job description

Lark Hill Primary School
Northgate Road
Edgeley
Stockport
SK3 9PH
0161 480 6295
Email: [e-mail]

School Caretaker
Scale 3 point 5 (£26,427)
37 Hours, Full Time (Split Shift Basis)
Full Year. 25 days paid holiday to be taken during school holidays.
Temporary (12 months)
Start Date: Ideally Monday 19th October 2026

Application Deadline: 2nd October 2026 11:59pm
Please email completed application forms to [e-mail] or post to the school address by the above deadline, application documents can be found and downloaded at the bottom of the page or on the school website.
Shortlisting Date: 5th October 2026
Interview Date: 9th October 2026

Your Role

The Headteacher and Governors of Lark Hill Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and conscientious person to undertake the role of School Caretaker. Applicants must be reliable and resourceful, calm and conscientious and able to interact in a professional manner with children, parents, staff, visitors and contractors.

The successful candidate will ensure that the school is well maintained, safe and secure and have DIY skills and an awareness of dealing effectively with health and safety issues.

About You

We are looking for someone with a good range of skills including building and grounds maintenance, general DIY, security and cleaning.

You will be able to communicate effectively with a range of people including children, staff, parents, visitors and contractors and have an awareness of health and safety issues.

You will be approachable, well-motivated and be able to work on your own initiative and willing to open/close school for lettings in the evening when required. Typical hours are 6am to 6pm but occasionally, including for 6 governor meetings a year, it will be necessary to stay later.

About Our School

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process. An online/social media check will be undertaken on all candidates selected for interview.

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