Job Description

Caretaker Role at Fairfield Community Primary School

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Our Mission Statement:

Our vision is that all Fairfield children achieve their potential and develop into respectful, responsible and resilient Fairfield citizens. Learning is fun and pupils are enthused and supported to achieve their very best. This is encapsulated in our school motto,

"Happiness and High Standards."

We expect the same standards and values to be demonstrated by all staff who become part of the Fairfield family

maintain professionalism at all times.

The salary for this post will be Grade 6, 25,183 per annum.


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 9:00am and 2:00pm 6:00pm on a Friday.


Caretaking and Cleaning Services are seeking to appoint an organised, enthusiastic and highly motivated Caretaker, you will be based at Fairfield Community Primary School, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 7SD.


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

About Bury

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or 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 support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.

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.