Casual Caretaker & Keyholder

Holy Family RC and CE College; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & development

Full training

Job summary

Holy Family RC and CE College is seeking a reliable Caretaker on a casual basis to help keep our secondary school safe, secure and well maintained. You will support day-to-day site operations and assist with general caretaking duties.

The role is casual with hours offered as required, including event support. Training will be provided for health and safety, and the school offers a pension scheme and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Dependable and flexible to cover casual shifts.
• Practical and confident with basic maintenance tasks.
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Health & safety awareness; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Unlocking and locking the site and ensuring security.
• Carrying out basic repairs and maintenance (handyperson tasks).
• Assisting with deliveries, furniture moves and other site tasks.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment on site.
• Providing additional site support as required.

Skills

Dependable

Flexible

Team player

Health & Safety aware

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

If you would like more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact Mrs Karen Barber, School Business Manager [e-mail]

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.

Please visit our website to download an information pack including application form: www.hfch.co.uk

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

Shortlisting: Monday 19th October 2026

Interviews: W/C 19th October 2026

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.