Caretaker
| Posting date: | 11 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 October 2025 |
| Location: | Stockport, SK8 7PZ |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75741376 |
Summary
Hursthead Infant School
Kirkstead Road
Cheadle Hulme
SK8 7PZ
0161 439 2238
Caretaker (with cleaning responsibilities)
37 hours per week, split shift (6.00am 9.30am, Monday to Friday and 2.00pm 6.00pm Monday to Thursday, 2.00pm 5.30pm Friday).
Actual Hours can be negotiated
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hardworking, reliable and committed caretaker to join our friendly team at Hursthead Infant School.
The Governors at Hursthead Infant School wish to appoint a motivated individual who is highly organised, proactive, flexible and prides themselves on meticulous attention to detail.
The successful candidate will demonstrate that he/she is able to:
Work flexibly with colleagues within a strong team
Communicate positively and effectively with children, staff, parents and contractors
Meet constant challenges with determination, and resilience
Organise and prioritise their own workload
Be pro-active and contribute to wider school life
He /she will play an integral part in the safe and efficient operation of the school site, including:
Securing the site and operating systems such as intruder and fire alarms
Cleaning to a high standard
General maintenance duties and minor repairs
Key holder responsibilities
Effective communication with the school team and liaison with contractors
Accurate and effective record keeping
Preparation/ set up of school events including out of hours meetings and performances
There will be a requirement to work late on certain evenings to accommodate school events as well as to respond to emergency call outs in unsociable hours. We are happy to discuss flexible working with the right candidate.
In return we offer:
A happy school environment with a nurturing ethos centred on ‘We care, we learn, we belong’
Friendly, motivated and caring children who are keen to learn
A clear commitment to professional development of all staff
A supportive, hardworking and friendly staff team who are committed to providing the best for our children
A successful, happy and forward thinking whole school community
Visits to the school are highly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school. Alternatively, prospective candidates can telephone to discuss this position further with Karen Grant, Headteacher on 0161 439 2238.
Hursthead Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and proof of Right to Work in the UK, all qualifications verified and references will be obtained prior to the time of the interview.
Closing Date: Friday 19 September 2025
Interviews: Week Commencing 22 September 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with further details of the interview process.
Please note that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.
All applications must be completed on the application form provided, in the format of a word document only, and submitted electronically to headteacher@hursthead-inf.stockport.sch.uk
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