Stockport
Full Time
£26,402.69
Permanent
Expires 23/09/2025
About the Role
Vale View Primary School
Mill Lane
North Reddish
Stockport
SK5 6TP
Tel:
Job Title: Caretaker
Salary: Scale 4 £26,402.69
Hours: full time 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Must be available between 6.00 am to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Interview Date: 30th September 2025
Start Date: 1st October 2025
Vale View Primary School are looking for a skilled and dedicated caretaker. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a school and the building trade and will have experience of building maintenance and repair. They will also have a good knowledge of health and safety, safeguarding and first aid. You will work with our caring and dedicated team to ensure school maintenance is a high priority.
Vale View Primary is a larger than average school situated at the heart of the local community. Our vision is to work with our families to ensure that children are well prepared for the next stage of their education. We do this by ensuring children have access to a wide range of experiences through a broad and rich curriculum and an excellent learning environment.
We are committed to developing our staff team and providing opportunities for self-development and career progression. You will work with a highly committed and experienced team to build on and develop the success of the school.
If you are highly motivated and passionate about inspiring children and making a difference, we would like to meet you.
About you:
You will have successful experience of working in a school and the building trade
You will be highly confident in building maintenance and repair
You will have a good standard of general education
You will have excellent inter-personal skills and good oral and written communication and record keeping skills
You will have excellent organisational ability
You will be committed, motivated and flexible
You will enjoy working as part of a team and lead other staff
You will have a sound knowledge of safeguarding and first aid
About us:
Our pupils are enthusiastic and are proud of their school
We have a highly committed team of professionals
We offer an excellent working environment and high-quality resources
We provide opportunities to take part in high quality CPD and work with colleagues from beyond our school
The support of a committed and experienced Local Governing Body
This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly dedicated and friendly team.
We would encourage applicants to visit the school prior to interview. Please contact Georgina White, School Business Manager to arrange a visit.
The application forms and an information pack are available from Georgina White, School Business Manager. Completed forms should be returned to Georgina White,
The application forms and an information pack are available to download from here. Completed forms should be returned to the school via the above email address or posted to the school address above.
Vale View Primary 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.
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