Site Officer/Caretaker
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Salford, M6 8LU |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75776472 |
Summary
Light Oaks Junior School
Lancaster Road, Salford
M6 8LU
Tel: 0161 921 1690
Headteacher: Mrs Zandra Wilkinson
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 10:30am 6:30pm
Friday: 9:00am 6:00pm
Occasional late closing as well as two Saturdays in the year to cover school events (paid as overtime or time in lieu)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing date & shortlisting: Wednesday 21st January 5:00pm
Shortlisting and Interviews: Thursday 22nd January onwards
Please apply online
About us
Light Oaks Junior School is a warm, welcoming, inclusive and friendly junior school with 360 pupils on roll and a strong, committed staff team.
About the Role We are looking for a dedicated Site Officer to join our team and help us maintain the high standards that make our school such a special place. You’ll work closely with the Site Officer from our partner Infant School to ensure both sites are safe, secure, and ready for learning every day, but you will also need to work independently and on your own initiative.
What will you be doing?
- Carrying out day-to-day maintenance and repairs
- Keeping our school secure, clean, and safe
- Supporting health and safety checks and ensuring the safety of the site
- Helping set up for school events and activities
- Working as part of a friendly, supportive team
About you
What are we looking for?
- Practical skills and a hands-on approach
- A team player with good communication skills
- Someone who takes pride in their work and cares about creating a great environment for children and who is happy to work inside and outside whatever the weather
- Someone who is proactive and can manage their own workload, using their own initiative to get the job done
- Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
Why join us?
- Be part of a warm, inclusive school community where staff truly support each other
- Work in a role where your contribution truly makes a difference
- Opportunities for training and development
If you share our values of respect, resilience and responsibility and want to help create a safe and happy environment for our children, we’d love to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Please apply online through the grater jobs site. For more information, contact our office manager, Bonnie Lever, at office@lightoaksjuniorschool.co.uk or by calling 0161 921 1690.
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