Caretaker

Salford-Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Salford-Council is seeking a School Caretaker to join a welcoming school community in Salford. The role focuses on keeping the school safe, clean and well maintained, while working independently and as part of the staff team.

The successful candidate will demonstrate reliability, punctuality, pride in high standards, and clear communication to support a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the Christian ethos and distinctiveness of our Church School
• Reliability and punctuality
• Strong work ethic
• Common sense and practical problem-solving
• Pride in high standards of cleanliness and maintenance
• Good verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety, cleanliness and upkeep of school premises
• Tackle routine maintenance tasks and basic repairs
• Assist staff and contribute to a welcoming environment
• Support safeguarding practices as part of a school team

Skills

Organised

Diligent

Independent

Attention to detail

Good communication

Job description

To start as soon as possible, the Governors of St Mark's are seeking to appoint a School Caretaker to join our wonderful school community.

Located in the heart of Worsley Woods, our school benefits from beautiful grounds and a wonderful learning environment that we are incredibly proud of. We are looking for someone who shares that sense of pride and will play a key role in ensuring our school remains safe, clean, welcoming and well maintained for our whole school community.

We are looking for someone who is organised, diligent and takes pride in doing the basics exceptionally well. They will be able to work independently, manage routine tasks effectively and enjoy working as part of our excellent staff team. A positive attitude, attention to detail and a willingness to help others are essential.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• A commitment to the Christian ethos and distinctiveness of our Church School
• Reliability and punctuality
• Strong work ethic
• Common sense and practical problem-solving
• Pride in high standards of cleanliness and maintenance
• Good verbal communication skills

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. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

As part of the recruitment process an internet online search will be undertaken on shortlisted candidates.

Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 14th October 2026

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 21st October 2026

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.
• Qualifications/registrations – if applicable for the role

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