Caretaker

SchoolRecruiter; England; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health & Wellbeing - Medicash

Eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Exclusive discounts for staff

Job summary

Brookhaven Academy in Bury is seeking a dedicated caretaker to support the school’s caretaking needs. The role covers security and maintenance of buildings, ensuring surrounding areas meet required standards.

The position is permanent with part-time hours, typically 3.5 hours per day in the afternoon, for example 2.30pm to 6pm, with some flexibility. The successful candidate will join a forward-thinking school under Shaw Education Trust, committed to a vibrant, inclusive learning environment and

Qualifications

• Experience in school caretaking or similar environment is desirable.
• Ability to perform security and maintenance duties to required standards.
• Flexible afternoon working pattern with reliability and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient caretaking support to the school, including security and maintenance of the buildings.
• Ensure surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with required standards.
• Work pattern: 3.5 hours per day, likely afternoons (e.g., 2.30pm–6pm) with flexibility.

Skills

Caretaking

Security awareness

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

* CaretakerNEWFast Apply# CaretakerEmployerLocation: Bury, LancashireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade 4 £12,306-£12,698Posted: 28th September 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 12th October 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1576468Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1576468* Share :Your role will be to provide efficient and effective caretaking support to the school, including the security and maintenance of the buildings; and to ensure surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards.***The working hours for this role are 3.5 hours per day, which would likely be in the afternoon (although we can be flexible with this). An example of working hours could be, 2.30pm - 6pm every day.***Brookhaven is an innovative, forward-thinking school based in Bury where all learners are empowered to achieve their dreams. Where we believe everyone has the potential to be extraordinary! We have a world class team that work relentlessly to make every day a magical day of learning; to suit every child's needs, to ensure they make rapid gains not only as learners across the whole curriculum but as an individuals prepared for next century living as well as the world that we live in today. It is our duty and privilege as a school and community to make a difference every day.Everything we do at Brookhaven is underpinned by our vision, values and ethos: We believe that all children should have the opportunity to be successful, whatever their starting point. We pledge an unswerving commitment to improve, accelerate and enable ambitious life goals for all students.**We aim \"To be unique by design, and awesome by outcome\".**AtShaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, orleading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.Ourvalues - **opportunity, integrity, community, and equity** - guide everything wedo. Our vision is ***\"Opening doors to the world through the power oflearning.\"*** We bring this to life through our mission: workingtogether to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voicematters, and every learner thrives.Weare a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.Ourpeople are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their developmentthrough high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster aculture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a realdifference.Youwill join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and astrong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust hasan equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailoredlearning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.Ifyou have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and createfutures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team.***Together,let's make the remarkable happen.******Webelieve every child has the potential to be extraordinary.*****Makea life-changing difference in one of our special schools**Ourspecial schools are inspiring, welcoming and truly life-changing places towork. Every day, our dedicated teams help children and young people with a widerange of special educational needs and disabilities to discover theirstrengths, achieve their ambitions and live happy, fulfilling lives.Ourpupils include children and young people with profound and multiple learningdisabilities, complex medical needs, sensory impairments, moderate and severelearning difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Everypupil is unique, and every achievement and milestone is recognised andcelebrated.Byjoining one of our special schools, you will become part of a warm,compassionate and highly skilled team, united by a shared belief in what everychild and young person can achieve. You will work in a supportive environmentwhere relationships matter, ideas are welcomed and every role makes animportant contribution.Whetheryou join us as a teacher, teaching assistant, healthcare professional or aspart of our administration, facilities or operational teams, you will have theopportunity to develop your skills, learn from experienced colleagues and builda rewarding career in special education.Ourpupils learn in small classes and benefit from personalised education, care andsupport shaped around their individual strengths, needs and aspirations.Together, our teams help pupils develop their knowledge, communication,independence and confidence, while preparing them for adulthood and theirfuture lives.Workingin one of our special schools is much more than a job. It is an opportunity tojoin an extraordinary community and make a lasting difference to children,young people and their families.**Joinus and help transform lives, including your own.****ShawEducation Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching orSupport Staff employment:*** Anexcellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / TeachersPension (Teaching Staff)* Support Staff only based onworking full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your firstday of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years'service including Bank Holidays)* Accessto Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed tosupport your well-being.* FreeDiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusivediscounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offersfrom hundreds of the biggest brands.* FreeEye Tests* Cycleto work scheme* Access to our Institute ofEducation and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute andflourish in your role and in the Trust.**We know our people are the key to our success and so we'recommitted to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is arewarding one.****Colleagueswithin the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses bothin-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of theNational Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programmedelivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for AmbitionInstitute.*** Experiencedleadership and subject-specific support.* Guidancefrom former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.* Accessto the Trust's Institute of Education and SCITT.* Opportunitiesto work with different schools within the Trust as a ProfessionalAdvocate.* Participatingin peer reviews.* Accessto a suite of online courses.* Placementprojects within our family of schools.Salary: Grade 4 SCP 13-16 £26,017-£26,847 FTEActual Salary: £12,306-£12,698Working hours: Part-time 17.5 hours per week, 3.5 hours per day (can offer flexibility)### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Brookhaven Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, click here to review Safeguarding and Pupil Protection Policy **https://www.shaw-education.org.uk/our-trust/key-information**This position is subject to robust vetting procedures, including an online search for all shortlisted candidates, **successful candidates will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.**As part of our safer recruitment and pre-employment checking process, all shortlisted candidates are required to provide original documentation