Caretaker

Prospere Learning Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Health Plan - Bupa

Pension contribution

Annual leave 26 days + bank holidays (

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Credit Union

Flexible working

Mental Health First Aid

Blue Light Card

BYond cashback card

Job summary

Prospere Learning Trust is seeking a reliable Caretaker for Camberwell Park Specialist School. The role covers security, cleaning supervision, maintenance, and health and safety compliance to support an engaging learning environment.

The successful candidate will be a key holder, assist with events, coordinate with contractors, and ensure premises are safe and well-maintained. A full UK driving license is highly desirable and training for first aid is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaker or similar role with maintenance duties.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and COSHH where applicable.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings/weekends if required.

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).
• 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

Skills

Caretaker experience

Health & Safety awareness

First aid readiness

Job description

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 £26,427 - £26,847. This position involves working shift patterns and may include some evening or weekend responsibilities.

We’re Looking For

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)
• 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.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in 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 everyday health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff (support staff)
• Good holidays teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 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

About Prospere Learning Trust

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust:

Prospere Learning Trust is a high performing, inclusive and innovative Trust comprising of 11 schools, including 4 mainstream high schools and 7 special needs schools (both primary and secondary) with further schools anticipated across Greater Manchester.

We currently employ over 1000 staff and we believe that our staff play a vital role in achieving our vision of an exceptional education for all. We believe that great schools thrive because of the great people in them.

We Are Driven By Our Core Values

• Inclusion - we recognise people need different levels of support to achieve equitable outcomes.
• Comprehensive education we welcome all people from our local community.
• Excellence high standards institutionally, academically and in personal development.
• Expertise great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in all our staff to achieve their potential.
• Collaboration we believe we are stronger together.
• Reflection we are underpinned by thoughtful use of relevant evidence and research.

At Prospere Learning Trust, we pride ourselves in being a great place to learn, work, and grow. We have a resolute focus on developing the quality of education in all of our schools.

To support our staff, we come together as a collaborative learning community, with a strong culture of professional development and mutual support.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

For application support, contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email [e-mail]