At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming school environment through maintenance and security duties.
- Company: Join the fantastic team at MEA Central, dedicated to providing a great learning space.
- Benefits: Permanent role with a competitive salary of £25,583 and full-time hours.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive school environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by maintaining a secure and inviting school.
- Qualifications: Practical maintenance skills, good communication, and a positive attitude are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Caretaker to join our fantastic team at MEA Central. This is a permanent, full-time role 35 hours per week, all year round, with a starting salary of £25,583 Grade 3. The successful candidate will ideally join us in September 2026 once pre‑employment checks are complete.
About the Role
We are looking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Caretaker to join our site team. You will help ensure our school is safe, clean, secure and well maintained, providing a welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors. Working under the direction of the Site Manager, you will carry out a range of caretaking, maintenance and security duties and support the day‑to‑day running of the school site.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out general maintenance and minor repairs around the school.
- Help maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the buildings and grounds.
- Open and secure the school site, acting as a keyholder where required.
- Carry out routine health and safety checks, reporting any faults or hazards.
- Assist with fire alarm testing and other statutory checks, keeping accurate records.
- Undertake grounds maintenance duties, including litter picking, emptying bins and clearing pathways during adverse weather.
- Set up rooms, furniture and equipment for assemblies, examinations, meetings and school events.
- Support the movement of furniture and deliveries around the site.
- Respond to emergency cleaning and maintenance issues as required.
- Monitor stock levels of site supplies and report when replacements are needed.
- Work safely, following all Health & Safety and COSHH procedures.
- Assist contractors on site and report any concerns to the Site Manager.
- Carry out other reasonable duties appropriate to the role as directed by the Site Manager or Headteacher.
About You
- Practical maintenance and DIY skills.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- An understanding of health and safety in the workplace.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills and a positive, flexible approach.
- The ability to undertake the physical duties of the role.
- Experience of working in a caretaking, maintenance or facilities role (desirable).
- Experience of working in a school or similar environment (desirable).
Contact Details:
Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Recruitment Team
