Assistant Caretaker

2 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester City Council Full time £25,185 - £25,989 per year
About The Role

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Hours: 7 hours per day - split shifts Morning and Afternoons

Number of positions: 1

Start Date: 1st December 2025

Salary: Grade 3 £25,185 to £25,989 Negotiable

The Governors of Alma Park Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, efficient, flexible, reliable Assistant Caretaker to join our current Caretaking and Cleaning team at the School

This is a Grade 3, fixed term position, initially, working 35 hours (split shifts) per week all year round

Main purpose of the role is:

  • To assist in the provision of maintenance and security services on the school premises thereby ensuring a safe working environment.
  • To undertake cleaning duties.
  • To deputise as and when required for the Senior Caretaker in their absence.
  • To be responsible Key Holder of the premises and grounds.
About the Candidate

The successful applicant will be someone who:

  • Is self motivated
  • Can liase effectively with staff
  • Can build effective relationships with the team
  • Be personable and friendly
About Us

In return we can offer you:

  • A good school that thrives as we are committed to excellence in all areas of school life
  • Enthusiastic, hardworking and supportive team of staff and Governors
  • A school committed to Celebrating Difference, Achieving Together
  • Opportunities for continuing professional development

To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to:

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

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