Caretaker

Elm Wood Primary; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Elm Wood Primary in Middleton, Manchester, is seeking a caring and proactive Caretaker to join our site team on a permanent, part-time basis (29.5 hours/week). The successful candidate will be a key holder, help with deliveries, set up rooms, and assist in keeping the school clean and in good repair.

Applicants should be physically fit, reliable, and able to communicate with the whole school community. Experience in caretaking and computer use for training and email is desirable; flexibility

Qualifications

• Have a proven track record of caretaking.
• Be able to use a computer for training and email communication.
• Are willing to undertake a variety of tasks around school.
• Are a team player, who is proactive and able to work on their own as required.
• Are physically fit to be able to undertake manual work.
• Are able to communicate with the whole school community.
• Are able to be flexible with some hours to meet the needs of the school.

Responsibilities

• Lock up the building as a key holder and manage security.
• Distribute deliveries and organise items as needed.
• Set up rooms for activities and assist in keeping the school clean and in good repair.
• Work as part of the site team under the Site Manager.

Skills

Caretaking

Computer literacy

Team player

Flexible hours

Physically fit

Communication

Job description

Grade: Grade 3 (SCP 5 6)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 29.5 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Part Time All Year Round

Actual Salary: £20,397 - £20,721

Interview Date: 25th September 2026

We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic and dedicated Caretaker for our happy and friendly school. The Caretaker will join an already established Site team, under the line management of the Site Manager. Duties will include being a key holder and locking up the building, the distribution of deliveries, the setting up of rooms where needed and working as part of a team to keep school clean, tidy and in good repair.

You should be able to demonstrate that you:

• Have a proven track record of caretaking
• Be able to use a computer for training and email communication
• Are willing to undertake a variety of tasks around school
• Are a team player, who is proactive and able to work on their own as required
• Are physically fit to be able to undertake manual work
• Are able to communicate with the whole school community
• Are able to be flexible with some hours to meet the needs of the school.

Elm Wood is a two-form entry, forward looking school in Middleton, Manchester. We are looking for an energetic and skilled Caretaker who can actively support the school’s aims and who is committed to playing a full part in the life of the school in all its aspects and is determined to achieve the very best for every child.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.