Primary School Caretaker

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting an experienced Primary School Caretaker to support a welcoming primary school in Manchester. The role requires hands-on caretaker experience within a UK school environment and involves site opening, daily checks, basic maintenance, health and safety checks, and coordinating with contractors.

The ideal candidate has over 6 months’ UK school caretaker experience and understands safeguarding. DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• Must have more than 6 months' experience working as a Caretaker within a UK school.
• Previous primary school experience is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of school site procedures and health and safety.
• Confident carrying out general maintenance and practical tasks.
• Able to work independently and use initiative.
• Reliable, organised and proactive.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional approach to safeguarding and site security.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school site.
• Carrying out daily checks of the school buildings and grounds.
• Completing general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ensuring the school environment is safe, secure and well maintained.
• Responding to maintenance issues and arranging repairs where required.
• Managing site security, access and deliveries.
• Carrying out health and safety checks.
• Supporting contractors and visitors attending the school.
• Preparing rooms and areas for school activities.
• Assisting with general site and facilities duties.
• Reporting safeguarding, security or health and safety concerns.

Skills

UK school caretaker experience

Maintenance & repairs

Health & safety awareness

Independent worker

Reliable & proactive

Job description

Primary School Caretaker

Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting an experienced Primary School Caretaker to support a welcoming primary school.

This role is specifically for candidates who have hands‑on experience working as a Caretaker within a UK school environment.

IMPORTANT: Candidates MUST have worked as a Caretaker within a UK school for more than 6 months. Candidates without UK school-based caretaker experience will not be considered.

The Role:

• Opening and securing the school site
• Carrying out daily checks of the school buildings and grounds
• Completing general maintenance and minor repairs
• Ensuring the school environment is safe, secure and well maintained
• Responding to maintenance issues and arranging repairs where required
• Managing site security, access and deliveries
• Carrying out health and safety checks
• Supporting contractors and visitors attending the school
• Preparing rooms and areas for school activities
• Assisting with general site and facilities duties
• Reporting any safeguarding, security or health and safety concerns

The Ideal Candidate:

• MUST have more than 6 months' experience working as a Caretaker within a UK school
• Previous primary school experience is highly desirable
• Good understanding of school site procedures and health and safety
• Confident carrying out general maintenance and practical tasks
• Able to work independently and use initiative
• Reliable, organised and proactive
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional approach to safeguarding and site security
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Long-term school-based opportunities
• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to further education and facilities roles
• Opportunity to build on your school-based experience

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks