Caretaker
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 April 2026 |
| Location: | Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 0ET |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d9f370e2-63d2-452e-bc43-de97e287ad6d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
St. Patrick’s RC Primary School are currently seeking a Caretaker. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.
Reporting to the Office Manager we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, practical, hard-working person to ensure that school facilities are kept in an excellent clean and safe condition and maintained at the highest possible standards.
We are seeking an individual who:
• Can demonstrate the appropriate knowledge and skills relating to buildings maintenance and health & safety requirements within a school
• The ability to problem solve and prioritise workload.
• Has a keen eye for detail when completing regular H&S checks and ensuring a high standard of cleanliness throughout school.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of all children and young people in our care. Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and overseas police checks (where applicable). Please see STOC’s Safeguarding and Recruitment Policies for further details. All staff have a key role and responsibility in this area and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check.
St. Patrick’s RC Primary School are currently seeking a Caretaker. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.
Reporting to the Office Manager we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, practical, hard-working person to ensure that school facilities are kept in an excellent clean and safe condition and maintained at the highest possible standards.
We are seeking an individual who:
• Can demonstrate the appropriate knowledge and skills relating to buildings maintenance and health & safety requirements within a school
• The ability to problem solve and prioritise workload.
• Has a keen eye for detail when completing regular H&S checks and ensuring a high standard of cleanliness throughout school.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of all children and young people in our care. Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and overseas police checks (where applicable). Please see STOC’s Safeguarding and Recruitment Policies for further details. All staff have a key role and responsibility in this area and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check.