Caretaker

Description:

Prospere Learning Trust is seeking a dependable and practical Caretaker to join its Estates team, supporting Chorlton High School and CHS South. The role is vital to ensuring clean, safe, and well-maintained school environments.

The Caretaker will be responsible for general maintenance and repairs, performing duties such as cleaning, security patrols, basic repairs, grounds maintenance, and preventative maintenance. This includes maintaining the cleanliness and physical appearance of school facilities, monitoring safety hazards, and acting as a first aider when required.

The role also involves managing site staff and contractors, following Health & Safety procedures, using equipment effectively, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide maintenance and security services under guidance of senior staff

• Act as a responsible Key holder, ensuring premises security

• Maintain cleanliness and environment of school sites, including specialist facilities

• Carry out regular grounds maintenance and litter collection

• Monitor and report safety hazards/unsafe practices

• Undertake repairs, maintenance, and decoration of fixtures and fittings

• Manage designated site staff and ensure cleaning contractors meet specifications

• Act as a first aider for the school

Contract Details:

• Full-time, permanent

• 35 hours per week, all year round

• Grade 3 position

• Salary: £25,185

Benefits:

• High quality CPD for all roles

• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan with cashback

• Generous pension contribution

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (31 days after 5 years’ service)

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Employee assistance programmes including counselling

• Credit Union savings schemes

• Flexible working options

• Mental Health First Aid in every school

• Blue Light Card and bYond cashback card discounts