School Caretaker

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Swan Lane

Hindley Green

WN2 4HD

Salary: Grade 3, £19,360 per annum. £13.26 per hour

28 hours per week, full year (Split Shift)

Required for 1st September 2026

Permanent

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 7:00am 9:30am
• Monday to Friday: 3:15pm 6:15pm

About the Role

The Governors of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed, reliable and motivated Caretaker to join our dedicated team.

This is a key role within our school community, helping to ensure that our pupils, staff and visitors enjoy a safe, clean and welcoming environment. The successful candidate will undertake cleaning duties, routine maintenance and minor repairs, whilst also overseeing contractors and supporting the management of site works during school holidays and throughout the year.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, demonstrates initiative and can work both independently and as part of a team.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Has a basic understanding and awareness of Health and Safety requirements.
• Is flexible and responsive to the changing needs of the school.
• Can work independently and use their own initiative.
• Is organised, dependable and self-motivated.
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Builds positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents and visitors.
• Is willing to contribute to all aspects of school life.
• Will actively support and uphold the Catholic ethos and values of the school.

We Offer:

• A warm, welcoming and supportive school community.
• Friendly and dedicated colleagues.
• Well-maintained buildings and grounds.
• Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• The chance to make a real difference to the daily life of our school.

Visits to School

Prospective applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school before applying.

To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01942 767768.

Additional Information

Annual leave must be taken during school holiday periods. Holiday entitlement will be determined in accordance with the successful candidate's grade and length of service.

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary 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 relevant pre-employment checks - 2 satisfactory references, verification of qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check.

• Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
• By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.
• Shortlisted candidates must complete a Criminal Records Declaration form. Please note the declaration form must be received by school prior to interview. Failure to complete this declaration will result in an offer of interview being retracted.

Only completed Catholic Education Service (CES) applications will be considered.

Please note we do not accept C.V’s.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please telephone the school office on 01942 767768 to arrange an appointment.

Applications forms are returnable to the school

Shortlisting Tuesday 1^st September 2026

Interview date Friday 4^th September 2026

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

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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