Caretaker

Ladybridge Primary (Cheadle); Cheadle; On-site; GBP 13,482 - 13,696; Part time

Job summary

Ladybridge Primary School in Cheadle is seeking a part-time Caretaker on a permanent basis. The role covers security, safety checks, and general site maintenance from 7:00 to 9:30 and 14:30 to 18:00 on weekdays, with additional Friday hours. Start date ASAP with a supportive school community.

The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant, inclusive school environment. It requires reliable, proactive individuals with strong DIY skills and a focus on safety and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Strong DIY, repair and minor decorating skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety compliance.
• Ability to work independently and responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Security & Safety: act as main key-holder, manage site access and alarm systems.
• Compliance & Health & Safety: ensure compliance checks are up-to-date and recorded.
• Maintenance & DIY: plan and carry out maintenance, minor repairs, painting and shelving.
• Cleaning: perform daily cleaning, graffiti removal, litter picking and seasonal site care.

Skills

DIY skills

Health & safety

Communication

Job description

Ladybridge Primary School
Councillor Lane
Cheadle
Cheshire
SK8 2JF
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Cleaner
Scale 3 (£13,482 - £13,696)
19.5 hours (including Monday site inspection and Mon Fri lock up)Term time: Monday 7-9.30am and 2.30-6pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 2.30-6pm and Friday 2.30-5.30pm.
Non term: hours can be agreed with Headteacher
Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

Application Deadline: 1 September 2026
Shortlisting Date: 2 September 2026
Interview Date: 7 September 2026

The Headteacher, Governors and children of our vibrant and inclusive school would like to appoint a friendly and self-motivated Caretaker to start as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Security & Safety: Act as the main key-holder. Oversee site security (locking/unlocking), operate alarm systems, conduct regular safety audits, and provide emergency site access when required.
• Compliance & Health & Safety: Take a proactive approach to mitigating hazards. Ensure all compliance checks (including fire alarms, water sprinklers, and Legionella testing) are up-to-date and meticulously recorded.
• Maintenance & DIY: Organise and carry out a planned maintenance programme, handling minor repairs, improvements, and decoration work (e.g. painting, erecting shelves etc.).
• Cleaning: Undertake day-to-day cleaning duties, as well as graffiti removal and litter picking, emergency spillages, and seasonal site care (such as gritting and clearing snow/leaves).

What We Are Looking For:

• Skills & Expertise: Strong DIY, repair and minor decorating skills with a solid understanding of health and safety compliance.
• Attributes: A resilient, motivated individual who displays high standards of professional conduct, tact and diplomacy.
• Communication: Ability to build positive relationships with staff, contractors, external agencies and the wider community.

We can offer:

• An extremely rewarding role where you will go home every day knowing that you have made a difference in the lives of children.
• A diverse cohort of children.
• A supportive, hardworking and friendly staff team.
• A commitment to your professional development.
• An inclusive environment where all pupils are valued and are well-supported.
• A successful, happy and forward thinking whole school community.

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

The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Privacy Notice

Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce.

We want our employees to have a good work life balance and in many job roles we can offer a range of flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from, and develop our workforce.