Caretaker

Bury Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wonderful children

Professional development

Inclusive environment

Employee assistance

Job summary

Millwood Primary Special School in Greater Manchester is seeking a hardworking and dynamic caretaker to join the site team and cleaners. The role focuses on cleaning, maintenance and upkeep of our modern building to keep it safe, clean and ready for learning.

The post is 37 hours per week with morning shifts and some flexibility; it includes safeguarding responsibilities, a DBS check, and health clearance as part of the selection process.

Responsibilities

• Proactively provide cleaning, maintenance and upkeep of the school building to keep it safe, clean and fit for learning.
• Work alongside the site team and cleaners to support daily operations and minor repairs as needed.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Job description

Caretaker – 37 hours per week

(Morning shift 6.00am – 1.30pm Monday – Thursday and 6.00am – 1.00pm Friday)

Flexibility may be required on occasion for shift patterns

All year round

Our School Vision: ‘To open up the world for our school, family and community. Driven by our values we will ensure a magical journey and memorable discoveries through our aspirational, engaging curriculum. We will inspire confidence and a love of learning in a happy, safe and nurturing environment with respect for all.’

Millwood is an outstanding primary special school for pupils who have additional educational needs. We have recently expanded our site and are looking for a hardworking and dynamic caretaker with lots of initiative, who can work alongside the site team and cleaners to proactively provide cleaning, maintenance and upkeep of our modern school building, ensuring it is safe, clean and fit for learning.

Millwood can offer:

• Wonderful children who will make you smile everyday.
• A robust induction and comprehensive professional development programme
• An inclusive, nurturing and friendly working environment.
• A employee assistance initiative

Closing date for applications is: 02/10/2026

Shortlisting will take place: 06/10/2026

Interviews will take place on: 12/10/2026

Employees of Millwood Primary Special School have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Our safeguarding policy can be found here: https://www.millwoodschool.co.uk/school-information/policies Millwood is a Disability Committed School.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), suitable references, health clearance and right to work in the UK. We will conduct an online search of shortlisted candidates in line with KCSIE

Application forms must cover a candidates full employment history, with any gaps accounted for.