Caretaker

St Ethelbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5RL

17 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 April 2026

Job details

Job role: Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week. Monday-Friday (7am – 11am 4pm-6pm) Term Time Only + 10 days.
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: Grade 3 SCP 5–6 Actual Salary £18,461 - £18,754 (£25,583- £25,989 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

St. Ethelbert’s RC Primary School is currently seeking a Caretaker. St. Ethelbert’s RC Primary School is a caring, supportive community, part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance of the school building and its grounds, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and a safe environment for all its users. Our caretaker is responsible for opening and closing the school site each day and providing out of hours emergency access if necessary. We are looking for someone who can undertake minor repairs and maintenance, as well as keep accurate records, both written and digital.

We are seeking an individual who:

Has experience of being a Caretaker and/or experience of working in maintenance/trades
Has the ability to use judgement to interpret information and make decisions
Has the ability to complete documentation essential for the duties of the post
Has the ability to undertake tasks that require physical effort, e.g. lifting, porterage duties, working at height
Has good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with colleagues and children

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
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

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.