Caretaker

Grade: Grade 3 (SCP 5 6)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: All Year Round

Actual Salary: £25,583 - £25,989

Interview Date: W/C 8^th June 2026

St Gabriel’s is a small, welcoming Catholic primary school within the Diocese of Salford. Our school community is committed to nurturing each child spiritually, academically and personally, within a safe, caring and well-maintained environment.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a reliable, committed and practical Caretaker to play a key role in maintaining the safety, security and appearance of our school building and grounds. Working closely with the Headteacher and School Business Manager, the Caretaker will help ensure that our premises provide a safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The appointed person will undertake duties concerned with the maintenance and care of the premises both internally and externally, so as to ensure a safe and satisfactory working, learning and recreational environment for all who use the premises and grounds, in accordance with Health and Safety and local Authority Regulations. This will include heating, lighting, cleaning, security, maintenance, porterage and other duties arising from the use of the premises and grounds.

The Caretaker will be the keyholder for the school and, as such under normal circumstances will be expected to be available for police/alarm companies and therefore should generally be available to cover call out situations.

In return we offer:

• A successful school with a strong Catholic ethos that values the uniqueness of each individual
• A dedicated team of experienced, hardworking staff committed to excellence
• Enthusiastic, friendly, happy and caring children who want to learn
• Strong support from governors and parents along with well-established links with the Parish and wider community

To apply for this position please submit a completed application form to kkesterton@stgabrielsrc.rochdale.sch.uk by Friday 5^th June. Interviews will be held w/c 8^th June 2026. Applications for job share will be considered.

The 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 an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.