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Caretaker
Location: Rochdale
Contract: Temp to Perm
Full time/Part time: Full Time
Pay: £17-19 per hour
Start date: September 2026
Expected End date: Ongoing
A welcoming and well-established school in Rochdale is seeking a reliable, proactive, and hardworking Caretaker to join their site team from September 2026. The school is committed to providing a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.
The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the school premises, buildings, and grounds are maintained to a high standard. You will work closely with the school's leadership team and site staff to support the day-to-day running of the school and ensure the site remains safe, clean, secure, and operational.
This role would suit someone with previous caretaking, facilities, maintenance, or site-management experience who takes pride in their work and is confident working independently.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring the school buildings and grounds are safe, secure, and well-maintained
- Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs across the school site
- Completing regular checks of the buildings, facilities, and external areas
- Opening and securing the school premises as required
- Responding promptly to maintenance issues and reporting larger repairs where necessary
- Supporting contractors and external visitors when working on site
- Maintaining school grounds, including basic gardening and outdoor upkeep
- Assisting with moving furniture, equipment, and resources around the school
- Monitoring site security and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed
- Maintaining appropriate records relating to site checks, maintenance, and health and safety
- Supporting the school with emergency procedures and site-related incidents
- Ensuring the school environment is clean, safe, and suitable for pupils and staff
- Working collaboratively with the senior leadership team and wider school staff
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What The School Offers
- A welcoming and supportive school environment
- A friendly and collaborative staff team
- A varied and hands-on role within a busy school setting
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
- A rewarding opportunity to play an important role in the day-to-day running of a school
- Potential for a permanent position following a successful temporary placement
This is an excellent opportunity for a Caretaker in Rochdale who is practical, dependable, and takes pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for children and staff.
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- Have previous experience in caretaking, maintenance, facilities, or a similar role
- Be practical, reliable, and able to use initiative
- Have good general maintenance and DIY skills
- Be confident identifying and reporting health and safety issues
- Be able to work independently and manage day-to-day tasks effectively
- Have good communication and organizational skills
- Be flexible and willing to respond to the changing needs of the school
- Have a professional and approachable manner
- Have a good understanding of safeguarding and site security
- Have the right to work in the UK
What We Offer
- Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
- Dedicated consultant and ongoing support
- Opportunities for career progression and permanent positions
- Competitive hourly rates
Compliance And Safeguarding
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2025) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. 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.
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