Caretaker

Camberwell Park School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Camberwell Park Specialist School is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join our on-site site team. The role involves 35 hours per week, permanent status, and responsibilities across maintenance, health and safety, and event support. You will be a key holder ensuring security and assisting with school operations.

The position starts on 1 January 2027 with a salary of £25,583 - £25,989 per annum. A reliable, proactive approach and the ability to work flexibly, including evenings or weekends, are

Qualifications

• Numeracy and literacy skills with the ability to keep accurate records.
• Full driving licence is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• General repairs and site maintenance (inside and outside)
• Daily monitoring of health and safety, including fire safety checks
• Security of the school site, including acting as a key holder and monitoring CCTV (where applicable)
• Liaison with contractors and monitoring of their compliance with site regulations
• Supervision of cleaning staff and oversight of external cleaning contractors
• Grounds maintenance including litter picking and gritting during poor weather
• Setting up for school events such as exams and parents’ evenings
• Maintaining stock levels and ordering supplies
• Supporting lettings and school events outside of normal school hours
• Acting as a first aider (training provided if needed)

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Record keeping

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Numeracy and literacy skills with an ability to keep accurate records.
Start Date: 1st January 2027
Salary: £25,583 - £25,989 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Caretaker to join our fantastic team at Camberwell Park Specialist School

This is a Grade 3, permanent post working 35 hours per week, all-year round. The full-time salary is £25,583 - £25,989.

This position involves working shift patterns and may include some evening or weekend responsibilities.

We are seeking a reliable, skilled, and proactive Caretaker to join our site team. This is a varied and rewarding role, essential to the smooth running of our school.

The successful candidate will ensure the security, safety, cleanliness, and general maintenance of the school premises and grounds.

You will also be a key holder and play a vital role in maintaining health and safety standards, supporting school events, and responding to site-related emergencies.

Key responsibilities will include:

• General repairs and site maintenance (inside and outside)
• Daily monitoring of health and safety, including fire safety checks
• Security of the school site, including acting as a key holder and monitoring CCTV (where applicable)
• Liaison with contractors and monitoring of their compliance with site regulations
• Supervision of cleaning staff and oversight of external cleaning contractors
• Grounds maintenance including litter picking and gritting during poor weather
• Setting up for school events such as exams and parents’ evenings
• Maintaining stock levels and ordering supplies
• Supporting lettings and school events outside of normal school hours
• Acting as a first aider (training provided if needed)

You will need to evidence:

• Previous experience of caretaker or similar role responsible for maintenance, cleaning, and repair tasks
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and hygiene regulations, understanding of COSHH requirements is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with staff, pupils, contractors, and visitors
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physical ability to undertake manual handling and caretaking duties
• Good ICT, literacy and numeracy skills with ability to keep accurate records
• Full driving licence is highly desirable

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and 15% for support staff
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation