Caretaker
St Philip's CE Primary School VA
Manchester Temporary £26,403 Expires 13/07/2026
Contract Type: Fixed Term We are seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker to ensure the security, safety and effective maintenance of our school premises. 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. St Philip’s is looking to recruit a reflective, dynamic individual to join us. We can offer the successful candidate:
Working Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Salary: £26,403 - £28,142 per annum
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.
This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation
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Location
, , Manchester, , United Kingdom
Job ID
8646