Caretaker

Rochdale Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Elm Wood School in Middleton, Manchester is looking for a dedicated Caretaker. The role involves acting as a key holder, unlocking the building, distributing deliveries, and setting up rooms as needed. You will join the site team and help keep the school clean, tidy and well maintained.

We are seeking someone with caretaking experience, computer literacy for emails and training, and a flexible, proactive approach to join a collaborative team and support the school's aims.

Qualifications

• Proven caretaking experience.
• Can use a computer for email and training.
• Willing to undertake a variety of tasks around school.
• Team player, proactive and able to work independently.
• Physically fit for manual work.
• Able to communicate with the whole school community.
• Flexible with some hours to meet school needs.

Responsibilities

• Act as key holder and lock up the building.
• Distribute delivered items around the site.
• Set up rooms as required.
• Work with the site team to keep the school clean and well maintained.
• Support the Site Manager as part of the team.

Skills

Caretaking

Computer literacy

Team player

Self-motivation

Physical fitness

Communication

Flexible hours

Job description

Grade: Grade 3 (SCP 5 – 6)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 29.5 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Part Time – All Year Round

Actual Salary: £20,397 - £20,721

Interview Date: 25th September 2026

We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic and dedicated Caretaker for our happy and friendly school. The Caretaker will join an already established Site team, under the line management of the Site Manager. Duties will include being a key holder and locking up the building, the distribution of deliveries, the setting up of rooms where needed and working as part of a team to keep school clean, tidy and in good repair.

You should be able to demonstrate that you:

• Have a proven track record of caretaking


• Be able to use a computer for training and email communication


• Are willing to undertake a variety of tasks around school


• Are a team player, who is proactive and able to work on their own as required


• Are physically fit to be able to undertake manual work


• Are able to communicate with the whole school community


• Are able to be flexible with some hours to meet the needs of the school.

Elm Wood is a two-form entry, forward looking school in Middleton, Manchester. We are looking for an energetic and skilled Caretaker who can actively support the school’s aims and who is committed to playing a full part in the life of the school in all its aspects and is determined to achieve the very best for every child.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.