Caretaker - Chapelfield Primary School


Company:	inploi
Salary:	Competitive
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bury, M26 1LH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Jul 2026
Closing date:	20 Aug 2026

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Summary

Caretaker Role at Chapelfield Primary School

Our Mission Statement:

Chapelfield is a local community primary school situated in the heart of Radcliffe. The school values of respect, honesty, caring for one another and commitment are reflected throughout the school environment. The staff team at Chapelfield work to equip children with the skills, knowledge and attitudes that will prepare them for life outside school.

Our school:

Engenders a life-long love of learning
Has staff, pupils and parents who are passionate for learning, life and play
Is at the heart of the community of Radcliffe
Welcomes new ideas and is constantly seeking to develop
Keeps pace with the changing world

Caretaking and Cleaning Services are seeking to appoint an organised, enthusiastic and highly motivated Caretaker, you will be based at Chapelfield Primary School, Clough St, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1LH.

You must be physically capable of undertaking the duties required. Relevant experience is an advantage although not essential as training will be provided.

The salary for this post will be Grade 6, £26,528 per annum plus a matrix payment for split shifts.

This post is permanent, all year round, full time 37 hours per week.

Work Pattern: Split shift 6:00am 9:30am and 2.00pm 6:00pm Monday to Thursday, and 6:00am 9:30am and 2:30pm 6:00pm on a Friday.

Interviews for the above position will take place in September 2026.

About Bury

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way.

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We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.