Caretaker Bury Council Bury £20,418 Expires on 28/05/2025

Bury Council; Prestwich, Chichester; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community-focused school in Prestwich is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join their team. This role is vital to maintaining a welcoming environment for children and staff alike. You will play a key part in ensuring that the school is clean and safe, supporting the educational journey of 300 children and 50 adults. The position offers a permanent, term-time-only contract with a competitive salary, and the opportunity to work in a supportive and innovative environment. If you are enthusiastic and enjoy working with children, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain a clean and welcoming environment.
• Experience in caretaking is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school environment is clean and well-maintained.
• Be available for split shifts to support school activities.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Problem-Solving

Physical Capability

Friendliness

Education

Relevant Experience

Job description

Caretaker Role at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary (Prestwich)

The Governors are seeking to appoint an organised, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Caretaker to help us look after the 300 children and 50 adults we invite into our beautiful and successful school each day.

Our Lady of Grace Mission

Work. Worship & Witness.

School motto:

‘This is our school let it be full of love’.

The staff at Our Lady of Grace would like:

‘A Caretaker who, like us, works hard, is friendly, and supports our Catholic values. Our new Caretaker will need to share our commitment to giving our children a clean, well-maintained, and welcoming environment where they can learn, play, and thrive.’

The children at Our Lady of Grace would like:

‘A Caretaker who loves children and is good at fixing things when they break!’

We can offer:

A welcoming and innovative school with a track record of high standards.

Ofsted 2023

“Pupils achieve highly at Our Lady of Grace”

Catholic Schools Inspectorate 2024

“A happy Catholic community with Christ at the heart of all they do”

Salary and Conditions

The salary for this post will be Grade 6, £20,418 per annum. This is a permanent, term-time-only position plus 4 weeks. The work pattern involves split shifts: 6:00am - 9:00am and 3:00pm - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Location and Requirements

You will be based at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School, Highfield Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 3AS. You must be physically capable of undertaking the duties required. Relevant experience is an advantage but not essential as training will be provided.

Safeguarding and Benefits

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure under the Disclosure and Barring Service. We support a diverse workforce and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, care leavers, armed forces personnel, and carers who meet the criteria.