Caretaker
Queensgate Primary School, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 1NE13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
24 November 2026 at 8am
Date listed
6 November 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
- £23,212.00 - £23,581.00 Annually (Actual) Scale 3, Points 5 - 6
Caretaker job summary
At Queensgate Primary School, our vision is "Inspiring a Love for Life and Learning". We are a small, thriving and inclusive school community where children, families, staff and governors work together to provide an exceptional educational experience. We are committed to ensuring that every child feels happy, safe and valued, creating an environment where pupils are inspired to learn, achieve their potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Our children benefit from an ambitious and carefully sequenced curriculum delivered by a dedicated and experienced staff team. Set within extensive grounds in Bramhall, we make full use of our outdoor environment through Forest School, sport, gardening, drama and outdoor learning opportunities. We are proud of the strong partnerships we have built with families and the wider community. Queensgate is a welcoming and supportive place to work, where staff are encouraged to contribute, develop professionally and make a lasting difference to children's lives
About the Role
We are looking for a full time Caretaker to join our hard working, enthusiastic and committed team. Responsibilities will include cleaning, maintenance and security of site, general repairs, and supervision of contractors.
We need a person to maintain a clean, welcoming, safe and secure environment for pupils, staff and visitors to school. We are looking for an individual who has a positive ‘can do’ attitude and is hardworking and flexible.
The successful applicant will need to be computer literate, have good DIY skills, aware of health and safety procedures/regulations and be a strong team player willing to contribute effectively to our school ethos.
The hours for the role are 7am to 9:30am and 2:30pm to 7pm - There is some flexibility within these hours, and we would be happy to consider applications from candidates wishing to work on a job share basis, with the hours divided accordingly.
We are committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Full details about the role and the qualifications, experience, and attributes required can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Why Join Us?
A Trust for Every Child and Every Colleague
We believe that great futures are built by great people. Colleagues who work in our schools will experience the same focus on care and guidance, opportunity and challenge, so that they can deliver an exceptional education to our young people. They will become the very best practitioners through bespoke support and opportunities to learn professionally, to collaborate, to lead innovation and to advance their career with us.
We strive for excellence in everything we do. At GMET, every role, from teaching to support, is valued. You’ll be supported and empowered to grow within a trust where our core values guide our work with learners, colleagues, families, and the wider community.
We invest in our people. As part of GMET, you’ll benefit from a wide range of employee benefits designed to support your health and wellbeing, help you save money, and make your salary go further including:
- A warm, inclusive, and supportive school culture
- High expectations for all learners and staff
- A strong focus on wellbeing and professional development
- Opportunities to innovate and collaborate across the trust
- A commitment to equity, diversity, and accessibility
- Tailored CPD and coaching
- Trust-wide networks and learning communities
- Leadership development pathways
- Access to wellbeing resources and flexible working options
How to Apply
We are committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to:
- Enhanced DBS checks
- Reference and identity verification
- Compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Queensgate Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- Up to 250 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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