Caretaker

Parrenthorn High School, Manchester, M25 2BW

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 June 2026

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: £28,679.00 - £28,679.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 6

Caretaker job summary

We are looking for a reliable, practical, and motivated Caretaker to join the site team at Parrenthorn High School.

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You’ll be part of a supportive site team responsible for keeping the school safe, secure, and running smoothly for staff and students.

Working hours are between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with flexibility built in. Shift patterns will be agreed with the successful candidate to suit both service needs and work-life balance.

The role involves a wide range of duties including building checks, basic maintenance, site security, porterage, and supporting cleaning operations. You’ll need to be physically fit and happy working both independently and as part of a team. Previous caretaking or maintenance experience is desirable, but not essential - full training will be provided for someone with the right attitude and willingness to learn.

During school holidays, you’ll work alongside the wider site team to carry out deeper cleaning and maintenance tasks, helping ensure the school is fully prepared for the return of staff and pupils.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, is dependable, and enjoys contributing to a well-maintained and welcoming environment.

As part of our team, you will be expected to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please apply via the links provided by 9:00 am on Monday 15th June 2026.

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.

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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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Parrenthorn High School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: Up to 1050 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Parrenthorn High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parrenthorn-high-school-manchester

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