Caretaker

Rimo Jobs; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

William Hulme’s Grammar School (WHGS) is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Caretaker for a permanent, full-time role. You will open and secure buildings, monitor CCTV and alarm systems, support day-to-day operations, and assist with lettings and events.

The role sits in the Premises and Site Team, offering a hands-on, community-focused environment. The successful candidate will be proactive, dependable and ready to contribute to high standards and a safe school environment, with DBS

Responsibilities

• Open and secure buildings, monitor CCTV and alarm systems
• Respond to security matters
• Distribute deliveries
• Support maintenance tasks
• Prepare facilities for assemblies, meetings, events and examinations
• Coordinate with contractors, visitors, hirers and external users of facilities
• Support lettings programme, ensuring facilities are prepared and welcoming

Job description

Full Time Permanent, commencing as soon as possible

About The Role

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.

Job description

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

Safeguarding and Equality

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.

Additional Information

School‑submitted vacancy from DfE Teaching Vacancies. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source terms. This listing does not imply endorsement or a paid relationship with the school.