School Caretaker
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17 - £17 |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | ROCHDALE |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Aug 2026 |
Summary
School Caretaker
Location: Rochdalew
Contract: Temporary
Hours: Full-time
Pay: Open for discussion
Start Date: 1st September
Expected End Date: Long-term
About the Role
A welcoming and well-maintained school in Rochdale is seeking a reliable and proactive School Caretaker to join their team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the school site is safe, secure, clean, and well-presented, helping to provide a positive learning environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.
Working closely with the School Business Manager and senior leadership team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, security, and general upkeep of the school premises, ensuring health and safety standards are maintained at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Opening and locking the school premises each day, ensuring site security.
- Carrying out routine maintenance, repairs, and basic DIY tasks.
- Conducting regular health and safety checks and reporting any hazards or defects.
- Ensuring the school grounds, classrooms, and communal areas are safe, clean, and well-maintained.
- Managing contractors and overseeing maintenance visits where required.
- Carrying out routine inspections of heating, lighting, plumbing, and other building systems.
- Assisting with setting up rooms and equipment for school events, meetings, and activities.
- Managing deliveries and moving furniture or equipment as required.
- Supporting the school in maintaining compliance with health and safety legislation.
- Responding promptly to maintenance issues and emergency situations.
What the School Offers
- A friendly and supportive school community.
- A well-established and collaborative staff team.
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
- A varied and rewarding role within a busy school environment.
- The opportunity to make a positive contribution to the daily running of the school.
The Successful Applicant Will
- Have previous experience in a caretaker, site maintenance, facilities, estates, or building maintenance role.
- Have good practical DIY and maintenance skills.
- Have a sound understanding of health and safety procedures.
- Be reliable, organised, and able to work independently using their own initiative.
- Have excellent problem-solving skills and a flexible approach to work.
- Be able to communicate effectively with staff, contractors, pupils, and visitors.
- Have the right to work in the UK and be available to work the required hours.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
- Previous experience working within a school or educational setting.
- Health and Safety qualification (IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent).
- First Aid qualification.
- Manual Handling training.
- Experience carrying out compliance checks, including fire safety and legionella monitoring.
What We Offer
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Free access to CPD and health & safety training.
- A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support.
- Opportunities to work within a variety of school settings.
- Weekly pay.
Compliance and Safeguarding
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (Child Workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2025) guidance and safer recruitment standards.
Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.