Caretaker

United Learning; Manchester; Presencial; GBP 25.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

William Hulme’s Grammar School (WHGS) is seeking a proactive Caretaker on a permanent, full-time basis to join our Premises and Site Team. The role covers opening and securing buildings, CCTV and alarm monitoring, and supporting maintenance tasks to keep the site safe and welcoming.

You will coordinate with colleagues, contractors and external users, help prepare facilities for assemblies, events and exams, and support the busy lettings programme while ensuring high standards across the site.

Responsabilidades

• Open and secure buildings as part of daily site operations.
• Monitor CCTV and alarm systems and respond to security matters.
• Distribute deliveries and support maintenance tasks.
• Prepare facilities for assemblies, meetings, events and examinations.
• Liaise with contractors, visitors, hirers and external users of facilities.
• Support the lettings programme and ensure facilities are safe and ready.

Descripción del empleo

Full Time Permanent, commencing as soon as possible

Salary - The role is part of the Premises and Facilities and is placed in Pay Band 2 (Vocational) on the United Learning Support Staff Pay Scale and has a Pay Range of £24,978 - £33,882 per annum Full Time Equivalent, depending on qualifications and previous experience.

Thank you very much for your interest in applying to be a Caretaker at William Hulme’s Grammar School (WHGS). We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Caretaker on a permanent, full-time basis.

This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our school community. As a key member of the Premises and Site Team, you will help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the site, including opening and securing buildings, monitoring CCTV and alarm systems, responding to security matters, distributing deliveries, supporting maintenance tasks and assisting with the preparation of facilities for assemblies, meetings, events and examinations. You will take pride in maintaining high standards across our extensive site and contributing to a positive environment in which students can thrive.

The successful candidate will be proactive, dependable and willing to take a hands‑on approach to a wide range of responsibilities. You will work closely with colleagues across the school and act as a key point of contact for contractors, visitors, hirers and external users of our facilities. The role also includes supporting our thriving lettings programme, ensuring that facilities are prepared for use, hirers are welcomed and supported, and buildings are left safe, secure and ready for the next school day.

At WHGS, we are proud of our ambitious, inclusive and supportive culture. We are looking for an individual who shares our commitment to high standards, excellent service and teamwork. In return, you will join a dedicated and friendly team, play an important role in the life of a successful and highly regarded school, and contribute directly to creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone who learns, works and visits here.

Please note that we reserve the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be appointed.

Closing date: Wednesday 18 November 2026 11:59pm

Interviews: Monday 23 November 2026

The school is fully committed to the safeguarding of children and all staff will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and full child protection/safeguarding training. United Learning is an equal opportunities employer.