School Groundskeeper — Part-Time (25 hrs/Week)

Trafford Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Sale Grammar School is seeking a Caretaker from December 2026, Band 3 on NJC Scale Points 6 to 11. The post is full time equivalent salary £26,847 to £29,071, actual salary £18,515 to £20,049, for 25 hours per week, 7.00am to 12.00pm, Monday to Friday.

The role involves being part of our busy Site Team, caring for buildings and grounds, responding to maintenance needs, and ensuring a safe, secure and well-run environment with a focus on groundskeeping. Closing date 12 October 2026.

Qualifications

• hands-on, proactive person who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a busy, supportive team.
• care for our buildings and grounds, respond to maintenance needs and ensure that students, colleagues and visitors enjoy a safe, secure and well-run environment.
• This particular post will be focused more on the groundskeeping elements of the Caretaker role.

Responsibilities

• Care for buildings and grounds and respond to maintenance needs.
• Ensure students, colleagues and visitors enjoy a safe, secure and well‑run environment.
• Focus on groundskeeping elements of the caretaker role.

Job description

Sale Grammar School is seeking a Caretaker from December 2026, Band 3 on NJC Scale Points 6 to 11. The post is full time equivalent salary £26,847 to £29,071, actual salary £18,515 to £20,049, for 25 hours per week, 7.00am to 12.00pm, Monday to Friday.

The role involves being part of our busy Site Team, caring for buildings and grounds, responding to maintenance needs, and ensuring a safe, secure and well-run environment with a focus on groundskeeping. Closing date 12 October 2026.