Caretaker

inploi; Littleborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Littleborough seeks a Caretaker to ensure the cleanliness, safety, and compliance of school facilities. Responsibilities include opening and closing the premises, conducting safety checks, managing repairs, and supporting school activities. Ideal candidates must demonstrate readiness and commitment to fostering a safe environment for students.

Benefits

22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment and local governing body

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and cleaning required.
• Ability to manage safety and security checks.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure the school premises daily.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of school buildings.
• Carry out minor repairs and basic maintenance.
• Oversee building compliance and health safety checks.
• Respond to urgent maintenance issues during school hours.

Job description

Post Title: Caretaker

Responsible to: School Business Manager

Location: St Mary’s RC Primary School, Littleborough

Salary: Grade 3 scp 5 6 Actual Salary £21,499 - £21,840 (£25,583- £25,989 FTE)

Term of Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: TTO + 5 weeks

Hours per week: 32.5hrs per week

Start date: As soon as possible

Closing date: 14 December 2025

St Mary’s RC Primary School are currently seeking a Caretaker. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi‑academy trust.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Open and secure the school premises each day, including carrying out routine safety and security checks, main keyholder.
• Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and overall condition of the school buildings and grounds.
• Carry out minor repairs, basic maintenance tasks, and arrange contractor visits when needed.
• Oversee building compliance, including all routine statutory checks, record‑keeping, and ensuring that premises meet all health and safety requirements.
• Monitor site safety, report hazards, manage waste, and support compliance with all health and safety procedures.
• Support staff with setting up rooms, moving furniture, and preparing the site for school activities.
• Respond to urgent maintenance issues during the school day.
• Work a split‑shift pattern to cover morning opening and end‑of‑day lock‑up (times negotiable in line with school needs).
• TTO + 5 weeks, these are to be worked in the school holiday directed by SLT to meet school needs.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio‑economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self‑disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting date:

Monday 15th Dec

Interview date:

Thursday 18th Dec

Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website

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