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Educato Limited; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Collaborative staff

Hands-on role

Training and development

Permanent position potential

Job summary

Educato Limited is seeking a reliable Caretaker to join a Rochdale school site from September 2026. The role focuses on keeping buildings and grounds safe, clean and well maintained, supporting the leadership team and site staff to run the school smoothly.

You will carry out general maintenance, open/secure premises, assist contractors, monitor site security and health and safety, and help with gardening and moving equipment.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience in caretaking, maintenance, facilities or a similar role.
• Be practical, reliable and able to use initiative.
• Have good general maintenance and DIY skills.
• Be confident identifying and reporting health and safety issues.
• Be able to work independently and manage day-to-day tasks effectively.
• Have good communication and organisational skills.
• Be flexible and willing to respond to the changing needs of the school.
• Have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the school buildings and grounds are safe, secure and well maintained
• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs across the school site
• Completing regular checks of the buildings, facilities and external areas
• Opening and securing the school premises as required
• Responding promptly to maintenance issues and reporting larger repairs where necessary
• Supporting contractors and external visitors when working on site
• Maintaining school grounds, including basic gardening and outdoor upkeep
• Assisting with moving furniture, equipment and resources around the school
• Monitoring site security and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed
• Maintaining appropriate records relating to site checks, maintenance and health and safety
• Supporting the school with emergency procedures and site-related incidents
• Ensuring the school environment is clean, safe and suitable for pupils and staff
• Working collaboratively with the senior leadership team and wider school staff

Skills

Caretaking

Maintenance experience

DIY skills

Health & safety awareness

Independent worker

Job description

A welcoming and well-established school in Rochdale is seeking a reliable, proactive and hardworking Caretaker to join their site team from September 2026. The school is committed to providing a safe, secure and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff and visitors. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the school premises, buildings and grounds are maintained to a high standard. You will work closely with the school's leadership team and site staff to support the day-to-day running of the school and ensure the site remains safe, clean, secure and operational. This role would suit someone with previous caretaking, facilities, maintenance or site-management experience who takes pride in their work and is confident working independently.

• Ensuring the school buildings and grounds are safe, secure and well maintained
• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs across the school site
• Completing regular checks of the buildings, facilities and external areas
• Opening and securing the school premises as required
• Responding promptly to maintenance issues and reporting larger repairs where necessary
• Supporting contractors and external visitors when working on site
• Maintaining school grounds, including basic gardening and outdoor upkeep
• Assisting with moving furniture, equipment and resources around the school
• Monitoring site security and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed
• Maintaining appropriate records relating to site checks, maintenance and health and safety
• Supporting the school with emergency procedures and site-related incidents
• Ensuring the school environment is clean, safe and suitable for pupils and staff
• Working collaboratively with the senior leadership team and wider school staff

What the school offers:

• A welcoming and supportive school environment
• A friendly and collaborative staff team
• A varied and hands-on role within a busy school setting
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
• A rewarding opportunity to play an important role in the day-to-day running of a school
• Potential for a permanent position following a successful temporary placement

This is an excellent opportunity for a Caretaker in Rochdale who is practical, dependable and takes pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for children and staff.

• Have previous experience in caretaking, maintenance, facilities or a similar role
• Be practical, reliable and able to use initiative
• Have good general maintenance and DIY skills
• Be confident identifying and reporting health and safety issues
• Be able to work independently and manage day-to-day tasks effectively
• Have good communication and organisational skills
• Be flexible and willing to respond to the changing needs of the school
• Have a professional and approachable manner
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding and site security
• Have the right to work in the UK