Caretaker

Didsbury CofE Primary School, Manchester, M20 6RL

17 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE) 25 hours per week, split shift 6-8am and 3-6pm Monday to Friday. 52 week per year contract.

Caretaker job summary

At Thrive CE Academy Trust, we believe that the academic, creative and spiritual development of our children must always be at the heart of everything we do. We focus on creating safe, welcoming and well-maintained school environments where children are encouraged and nurtured to reach high standards in all areas of learning.

Our vision is about Belonging, Believing, Becoming; where children and staff feel a sense of Belonging to the school, to our local community and to God, Believe in themselves and in each other and Become well-rounded individuals who achieve the best for themselves, the school and our Trust.

We are seeking a dedicated, reliable and proactive Caretaker to join our team at Didsbury CE and help us maintain an environment where every child can thrive. You will play a key role in ensuring our buildings, grounds and facilities remain safe, secure, clean and welcoming each day.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the school site is clean, well‑maintained and safe for pupils, staff and visitors.

• Carry out routine maintenance, minor repairs and regular site inspections.

• Open and secure the site each day, monitor alarms and support the effective operation of heating, lighting and systems.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy practical tasks and want to play an important part in the life of a thriving school community, we would love to hear from you.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Didsbury CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Didsbury CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 209 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Didsbury CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/didsbury-cofe-primary-school-manchester

Didsbury CE is a well-established faith school, located in the heart of the historic urban village of Didsbury, Manchester.

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