Job Description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: Numeracy and literacy skills at level 2

Start Date: 8th December 2025

Salary: 26,403 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Caretaker to join our fantastic team at Camberwell Park Specialist School



We are seeking a reliable, skilled, and proactive Caretaker to join our site team. This is a varied and rewarding role, essential to the smooth running of our school.


The successful candidate will ensure the security, safety, cleanliness, and general maintenance of the school premises and grounds. You will also be a key holder and play a vital role in maintaining health and safety standards, supporting school events, and responding to site-related emergencies.



Key responsibilities will include:


General repairs and site maintenance (inside and outside) Daily monitoring of health and safety, including fire safety checks Security of the school site, including acting as a key holder and monitoring CCTV (where applicable) Liaison with contractors and monitoring of their compliance with site regulations Supervision of cleaning staff and oversight of external cleaning contractors Grounds maintenance including litter picking and gritting during poor weather Setting up for school events such as exams and parents' evenings Maintaining stock levels and ordering supplies Supporting lettings and school events outside of normal school hours Acting as a first aider (training provided if needed)

About the Candidate

You will need to evidence:

Previous experience of caretaker or similar role responsible for maintenance, cleaning, and repair task Knowledge of Health & Safety and hygiene regulations, understanding of COSHH requirements is desirable. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with staff, pupils, contractors, and visitors Ability to work independently and as part of a team Physical ability to undertake manual handling and caretaking duties Good ICT, literacy and numeracy skills with ability to keep accurate records Full driving licence is highly desirable

About Us

We're the local council for one of the UK's most vibrant and diverse cities.



Working for Manchester isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it's strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you'll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.



Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city - a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:


We take time to listen and understand We work together and trust each other We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly We 'own it' and we're not afraid to try new things We're proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer:

Generous holiday allowance -

Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.

A buzzing pension -

You'll be enrolled in the UK's largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.

Enhanced parental and carers leave -

Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.

Brilliant

perks

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Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.

Learn and grow -

We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.

A Good Employment Charter member -

We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.

Up to 3 days volunteering leave -

Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.




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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.