Caretaker

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Leigh

Windermere Road

Leigh

WN7 1UX

Salary: Grade 4, £22,020 - £23,088 per annum. £13.26 - £13.90 per hour

37 hours per week, term time plus 6 weeks, working 44 weeks per year

Required for as soon as possible

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a one and half form entry school with based in the town centre of Leigh. We are an integral part of the local community and are very family orientated with a strong Catholic ethos. We are extremely proud of all that goes on here. The children are extremely important to us and central to everything we do. We love to watch how the children grow into resilient, capable, thoughtful, confident young people ready for the next stage of their lives.

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker to ensure the security, safety and effective maintenance of our school premises. You will be working as part of a team to support a caretaker from a joining school Leigh Central Primary School and working across the whole site.

The postholder will act as a designated keyholder, maintain site security, carry out routine and reactive maintenance, operate heating and lighting systems, and organise porterage and site support as required. The role includes maintaining accurate records of statutory health and safety checks, supervising contractors when necessary, and ensuring cleaning, housekeeping and grounds are maintained to an appropriate standard.

The successful candidate will work flexibly, respond to emergencies when required, and comply fully with safeguarding, health and safety, security and confidentiality procedures.

As a Catholic school, we expect all staff to support and uphold the ethos and mission of the school, contributing to a safe, welcoming and respectful environment where all members of the community are valued.

Working hours are:

2 weeks working 5.45am 1.45pm

2 weeks working 11am 7pm

With a ½ hour earlier finish on a Friday

Term-time with 6 weeks during the school holidays spread across the year.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and satisfactory references. By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance. Only completed Catholic Education Service (CES) applications will be considered. Candidates must also comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act. References will be taken up for candidates shortlisted for interview.

Applications should be submitted to Miss Lawton, School Business Manager via enquiries@admin.leighsacredheart.wigan.sch.uk

If you require any further information, please contact the school on enquiries@admin.leighsacredheart.wigan.sch.uk

Interview date: Friday 24^th July 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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