Caretaker

The Pendlebury Centre
Edgeley Rd, SK3 0JR
0161 428 9305

Caretaker
Scale 3 (£25,583 - £25,989 pro rata)
30 hours per week (split shift: Monday Friday 6.00 am 9.00 am and 3.00 pm 6.00 pm)
Term time only plus 4 weeks (1 week during Easter and 3 weeks during summer holidays)
Permanent
Start Date: 1 September 2026

Application Deadline: 6 July 2026
Please email completed application forms to diane.cawley@pendlebury.stockport.sch.uk by the above deadline, application documents can be found and downloaded at the bottom of the page.
Shortlisting Date: 7 July 2026
Interview Date: 9 July 2026

Your Role

• The Pendlebury Centre is a Pupil Referral Unit who has received 6 Outstanding Ofsted Judgements.
• We are currently seeking to appoint a highly motivated caretaker.
• To be responsible for the security of the premises including the correct operation of the intruder and fire alarms and key holder duties
• To undertake a programme of health & safety checks in order to ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation
• To be an integral part of the Centre working in close partnership with all staff
• To carry out routine maintenance and basic repairs during the Centre day. Be required to manage the work of contractors on site and monitor services provided externally.
• To ensure all of the grounds and garden areas are safe and maintained.
• To take on and support the upgrading and improvement of the whole Centre
• In the event of the cleaner being absent to take on the daily cleaning of the Centre

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact diane.cawley@pendlebury.stockport.sch.uk for an informal discussion about the role

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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