Caretaker

MyNewTerm; Northwich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The County High School Leftwich is seeking a flexible Caretaker to join the site management team on a permanent basis. The role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 12pm–6pm, with term-time plus 4 weeks.

You will maintain the building and grounds, carry out minor repairs and improvements, and support the cleaning team to uphold high standards across the campus. As a registered key holder you will be responsible for security of the premises.

Qualifications

• A good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• An accredited qualification in joinery, electrical or joinery is desirable.
• Understanding of Health & Safety requirements is essential.
• Good communication, written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the building including the games area and outside play areas, carrying out minor repairs, improvements and general maintenance tasks.
• As a registered key holder you will be responsible for the security of the premises and its contents.
• You will manage the cleaning team and support their activities in maintaining the standards of our school.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Health & Safety

Communication skills

Education

Joinery qualification

Electrical qualification

Job description

Role: Caretaker

Salary: Grade 3 (SCP 3 - SCP 4) £25,614 - £26,016 (FTE Salary) / £19,297 - £20,044 (Actual Salary)

Contract type: Permanent, Part time (Term Time plus 4 weeks)

Reporting to: Site Manager

Start date: November 2026

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday - 12pm - 6pm (30 hours per week)

About Us

This is an exciting time to be joining our Multi Academy Trust, which collectively educates over 4300 children, and employs over 450 professionals. Each of our good and outstanding academies operates at the heart of their local communities. The Foundation’s central offices are based at Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College campus set in beautiful grounds.

This role is based at The County High School, Leftwich, which is a high performing, fully inclusive, co-educational, 11-16 school with approximately 1050 students, 60 teaching and 60 support staff. The school serves a mixed catchment area with a Published Admission Number of 210, and we are now significantly over-subscribed.

Further details about The County High School, Leftwich, can be found in the attached documents.

About the Role

We are looking for a flexible and adaptable Caretaker to join our hardworking site management team at The County High School Leftwich on a permanent basis.

MAIN

You will be responsible for maintaining the building including the games area and outside play areas, carrying out minor repairs, improvements and general maintenance tasks and as a registered key holder you will be responsible for the security of the premises and its contents. You will manage the cleaning team and support their activities in maintaining the standards of our school.

Your Responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

What we are looking for

• A good standard of literacy and numeracy
• An accredited qualification in joinery, electrical or joinery is desirable
• Understanding of Health & Safety requirements is essential
• Good communication, written and verbal skills

Closing Date: Friday 9th October 2026 - 9am

Interview Date: W/C 12th October 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. The school is an equal opportunities employer.