School Caretaker

Hindley Green Sacred Heart RC Primary School; Hindley; On-site; GBP 17,424 - 21,296; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Well-maintained buildings and grounds

Supportive school community

Job summary

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Hindley Green seeks a reliable Caretaker to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment. Responsibilities include cleaning, minor repairs, and supervising contractors, with some evening/weekend duties for school events.

The role requires health and safety awareness, good literacy/numeracy, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. 28 hours per week, term-time plus holidays. 7:00am–9:30am and 3:15pm–6:15pm shifts.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding and awareness of Health and Safety requirements.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.
• Organised, dependable and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Undertake cleaning duties and routine maintenance.
• Carry out minor repairs and oversee contractors.
• Support site works during holidays and throughout the year.
• Ensure a safe, clean and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Skills

Health and safety awareness

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Initiative

Job description

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - Swan Lane, Hindley Green, WN2 4HD

Salary: Grade 3, £19,360 per annum. £13.26 per hour

28 hours per week, full year (Split Shift)

Required for 1st September 2026

Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 9:30am and 3:15pm – 6:15pm. Some evening and weekend work may be required to support school events and operational needs.

About the Role

The Governors of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed, reliable and motivated Caretaker to join our dedicated team. This is a key role within our school community, helping to ensure that our pupils, staff and visitors enjoy a safe, clean and welcoming environment. The successful candidate will undertake cleaning duties, routine maintenance and minor repairs, whilst also overseeing contractors and supporting the management of site works during school holidays and throughout the year. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, demonstrates initiative and can work both independently and as part of a team.

We Are Looking for Someone Who

• Has a basic understanding and awareness of Health and Safety requirements.
• Is flexible and responsive to the changing needs of the school.
• Can work independently and use their own initiative.
• Is organised, dependable and self‑motivated.
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Builds positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents and visitors.
• Is willing to contribute to all aspects of school life.
• Will actively support and uphold the Catholic ethos and values of the school.

We Offer

• A warm, welcoming and supportive school community.
• Friendly and dedicated colleagues.
• Well‑maintained buildings and grounds.
• Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• The chance to make a real difference to the daily life of our school.

Additional Information

Annual leave must be taken during school holiday periods. Holiday entitlement will be determined in accordance with the successful candidate's grade and length of service.

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary 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 relevant pre‑employment checks – 2 satisfactory references, verification of qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred‑list check.

• Due to the nature of work the post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
• By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.
• Shortlisted candidates must complete a Criminal Records Declaration form; completion must be received by the school prior to interview, otherwise the offer will be retracted.

Only completed Catholic Education Service (CES) applications will be considered. Please note we do not accept CVs. Applications forms are returnable to the school.