Casual Caretaker & Keyholder

Rochdale Council; Heywood; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS membership

Employee assistance programme

Full training and support

Professional development

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Rochdale Council in Heywood is seeking a reliable Caretaker on a casual contract for a busy secondary school. The role focuses on site security, general caretaking and handyperson tasks to keep the buildings well maintained and safe.

Starting ASAP with flexible hours as required, you’ll support school events and day-to-day operations. The position offers £13.27 per hour (pay award pending) and LGPS membership; training is provided and career development is available.

Qualifications

• Dependable, flexible and takes pride in their work.
• Practical and confident in carrying out basic repairs and maintenance.
• A team player with a positive attitude.
• Experience in a school or similar setting is desirable, though not essential.
• Aware of Health & Safety requirements (training will be provided).

Responsibilities

• Unlocking and locking the site and ensuring overall site security.
• Carrying out basic repairs and maintenance including handyperson tasks.
• Assisting with deliveries, furniture moves and other practical site tasks.
• Supporting the site team to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
• Providing additional site support as required.

Skills

Dependable

Flexible

Practical

Team player

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Caretaker

Casual Contract

Salary – Grade 3, SCP 5-6

£13.27 per hour (pay award pending)

Starting ASAP

We are seeking to appoint a reliable and adaptable Caretaker to join our site team on a casual basis. This is an important role in ensuring our school is safe, secure and well maintained and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our busy secondary school.

About the Role

The Caretaker will play a key role in maintaining our site to a high standard, carrying out general caretaking and handyperson duties, and ensuring the security of the school buildings and grounds.

Hours of Work

Hours will be casual and offered as required, which may include covering staff absence, supporting school events and providing additional site support when needed

Key Responsibilities

• Unlocking and locking the site and ensuring overall site security.
• Carrying out basic repairs and maintenance including handyperson tasks.
• Assisting with deliveries, furniture moves and other practical site tasks.
• Supporting the site team to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
• Providing additional site support as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Dependable, flexible and takes prides in their work.
• Practical and confident in carrying out basic repairs and general maintenance.
• A team player with a positive attitude.
• Experience in a school or similar setting is desirable, although not essential
• Aware of Health & Safety requirements (training will be provided)

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Full training and support to succeed in the role
• Access to training and professional development

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

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

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.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.

Closing Date: 11:59pm on Sunday 18th October 2026

Shortlisting: Monday 19th October 2026

Interviews: W/C 19th October 2026