Caretaker

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4AW

7 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 February 2026

Job details

Job role: Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: Grade 3 scp 4 – 6 Actual Salary £25,583- £25,989

What skills and experience we're looking for

Sacred Heart RC primary School are currently seeking a Caretaker. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

We are seeking to appoint a conscientious, reliable and self-motivated Caretaker to play a vital role in maintaining our school site and ensuring a safe, secure and welcoming environment for our whole school community.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day running, security and maintenance of the school premises and grounds. This is an important position within the school, requiring someone who takes genuine pride in their work and in the appearance and upkeep of the building and outdoor areas.

The postholder will work a split shift on a rotational basis: 07:00–10:30 and 14:00–18:00 (Monday to Thursday) and 14:00–17:30 (Friday). You will act as a key holder for the premises. Some flexibility will be required to accommodate school events, meetings and holiday cover.

You will be expected to plan and carry out repairs and general maintenance to a high standard, working proactively and on your own initiative. The role includes porterage, minor repairs, routine maintenance, health and safety checks, ordering cleaning supplies and site consumables, and liaising with external contractors to arrange and oversee repairs and statutory servicing.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for using the school’s compliance management system (Impero Compliance / iAM Compliant) to monitor, record and track statutory checks, ensuring the school remains fully compliant with health and safety legislation and safeguarding requirements. Some cleaning duties will also form part of the role. Previous experience in site management, maintenance or building trades would be advantageous but is not essential.

The successful candidate will:

Be hardworking, dependable and able to interact positively with children, families, staff and visitors
Demonstrate a good working knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and statutory compliance
Communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including contractors and suppliers
Prioritise tasks and manage workload efficiently
Remain assertive, confident and level-headed when dealing with people at all levels
Work flexibly, independently and as part of a team
Be organised, methodical and able to meet deadlines
Possess good basic IT skills and be confident using compliance systems
A willingness to be an active part of school life
Be comfortable working in a school environment alongside children
Respect and support the Catholic ethos of the school

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

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

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.