Caretaker
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL1 2JL |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75784615 |
Summary
Caretaker
Position: Caretaker Fixed Term Contract to Cover Sickness Absence
Status: 20 hours per week 1.30am 5.30 pm
Salary: Grade C point 4 - Term time + 2 weeks
Required from: As soon as possible
The Governing Body of St Matthew’s Primary School Bolton are seeking to appoint a suitable candidate to the post of Caretaker, to work in their successful 2 form entry, multicultural school.
The Governors are looking for someone who can work together with the Site Manager to play a vital role in the daily running of the school and who takes great pride in their work, pays attention to detail, has lots of common sense and wants to provide a safe, well-maintained environment for all our children and staff to work in. The ability to work systematically, identify issues and use initiative to solve problems is essential.
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is a committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Bolton Council operates a Smoke Free Policy.
The Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification are available to download from the Bolton greaterjobs.co.uk Website or the School Website.
Completed applications should be returned to Ms Baglow, School Business Manager by 12 noon on the closing day on baglows@st-matthews-primary.uk.
Closing Date for applications is: Tuesday 3rd March - 12 noon 2026
Shortlisting will be on: Wednesday 4th March 2026
Interviews will take place on: Friday 6th March 2026
Please contact Ms Baglow if you have any queries.
Supporting Documents
↗ Application Form↗ Job Description & Person Sprc
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