Job Description

Grange School

Manchester
Expiring soon

Salary:

Grade 3, permanent post working 35 hours per week, all year round. The starting salary is 24,404 per annum.

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

6 July 2025

Job overview

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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Caretaker to join our fantastic team at Grange School.

This is a Grade 3, permanent post working 35 hours per week, all year round. The starting salary is 24,404 per annum.

We're looking for:

We are looking for a dependable and practical individual to join our team as a Caretaker, with the ability to perform a range of duties including cleaning, manual handling, security patrols, basic repairs, and preventative maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a sound understanding of Health & Safety and hygiene procedures, and either possess or be willing to develop knowledge of COSHH regulations and safe moving and handling practices. You should be capable of following Health & Safety procedures at all times, using relevant equipment effectively, and undertaking all physical aspects of the role. A good command of spoken English is essential to enable the effective performance of duties, including the ability to speak with confidence and accuracy, as well as to listen and respond appropriately depending on the audience. This is a vital position that helps ensure a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment for all.

Main purpose of the job:

You will carry out general maintenance and repairs in the school, in accordance with the expectation of senior staff, reporting any safety hazards/unsafe practices in and around the building. This includes undertaking repairs and maintenance to fixtures and fittings and carrying our decoration.


Key responsibilities will include:



To provide maintenance and security services on school sites and premises under the instruction/guidance of appropriate senior staff To be a responsible Key holder and ensure security of the premises, grounds and its contents including monitoring CCTV or surveillance equipment where appropriate To undertake and maintain the cleanliness and physical appearance/environment of the designated site - inside and out, including maintenance of specialist facilities and equipment following appropriate training, where applicable. To maintain high standards of health and safety at all times. To carry out regular grounds maintenance and cleaning duties, including collecting litter, emptying external waste bins, and ensuring safe access is maintained on the site in periods of severe weather conditions. To manage designated site staff and ensure that cleaning is carried out by contractors in accordance with specification To act as a first aider for the school

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

About

Grange School

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Grange School

Matthews Lane, Gorton, Manchester
Greater Manchester
M12 4GR
United Kingdom

+44 161 231 2590

The Grange School is a special school located in Levenshulme, Manchester which provides 247 day places for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans, who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). Grange offers a bespoke education for a wide range of pupils between EYFS and KS5 through the provision of a carefully planned and stimulating environment where the pupils can explore, investigate and learn. The bespoke Know and Remember Curriculum has been devised to ensure pupils have access to all the statutory content from the National Curriculum, delivered through engaging and challenging classroom activities. Pupils are set targets each term and progress is measured throughout the school year using our bespoke pupil data system.



Grange School offers some of the most exciting and engaging curriculum enrichment activities to support the pupil's learning. We have an on-site farm with alpacas, pigs and ducks, alongside guinea pigs, rabbits, tortoises and a gecko. An enhanced learning area called the Know Globes supports the delivery of the Remember More Curriculum, and a full-size role play area known as Imagination Village enables pupils to practise real-world skills such as using money, work in our on-site post office and mail delivery service or experience several other real-world settings, including a grocer's, a doctor's surgery, a vet's, a bakery and a mechanics garage.



KS4 and KS5 have a curriculum designed around the world of work and offer accredited courses in English, maths and PSHE in KS4, along with a range of qualifications as they move into KS5 - including Active Sports and Leisure, Catering and Hospitality and Construction, to name but a few.



Grange was graded 'Outstanding' in all areas following the Ofsted inspection in 2023,



"Pupils at all stages in their school life blossom, both socially and academically. This helps pupils to have a strong sense of belonging and they feel part of the school community." Ofsted 2023

Prospere Learning Trust

Grange School is proud to be part of the Prospere Learning Trust, which believes in working collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes and life chances for students. The Trust currently comprises of 9 schools, including 4 mainstream high schools and 5 special needs schools (both primary and secondary) with further schools anticipated across Greater Manchester. Find out more about Prospere Learning Trust in the candidate brochure.

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