Caretaker
Ellesmere Park High School, Manchester, M30 9BP6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
June 2025 or earlier by agreement
Closing date
25 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
7 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 4 SCP 6 – 8 (£25,183 - £25,992)
Caretaker job summary
📍 Location: Ellesmere Park High School
💰 Salary: Grade 4 SCP 6 – 8 (£25,183 - £25,992)
⏳ Contract: 36 hours per week, all year round, permanent
📅 Start Date: June 2025 or earlier by agreement
About Us
Ellesmere Park High School is a vibrant and inclusive community dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience for our pupils. Guided by our motto, Vibrant, Inclusive, Proud, we strive to create a supportive environment where every individual is valued and encouraged to thrive. As part of the Consilium Academies, we are committed to excellence in education and the well-being of our staff and students.
The Role
We are seeking a motivated and reliable Caretaker to join our facilities team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and operational environment for our school community. Your contributions will ensure that our premises meet high standards of safety and functionality.
Key Responsibilities
Health and Safety: Follow safe working practises and undertake dynamic risk assessments to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Site Security: Act as a secondary keyholder, responding to emergencies and securing the site as required.
Maintenance Management: Carry out routine and reactive maintenance tasks, ensuring all facilities are operational and well-maintained.
Housekeeping: Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the school premises, including waste management and emergency cleaning as needed.
Support Capital Projects: Assist with maintenance projects and supervise contractors on site.
What We Offer
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Opportunities for professional development and growth within the Consilium Academies.
A vibrant school community that values inclusivity and pride in our achievements.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a dedicated individual who:
Has a strong commitment to health and safety and the well-being of our school community.
Possesses excellent organisational and communication skills.
Can work collaboratively with staff and external contractors to create a safe and effective learning environment.
Why Choose Ellesmere Park High School?
At Ellesmere Park, you will be part of a close-knit family dedicated to supporting each other and our pupils. Our community is characterised by warmth, kindness, and a shared commitment to excellence. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of our students and the wider community.
Applications and Information
If you are passionate about facilities management and want to be part of a thriving school community, we would love to hear from you.
For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Ellesmere Park High School, please contact Hayley.silcock@consilium-at.com
Closing date for applications is Friday 25th April 2025
Interviews will take place week commencing 28th April 2025
Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.
We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!
Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Ellesmere Park High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 809 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ellesmere Park High School website
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