Caretaker / Site Manager

Job Title: Caretaker / Site Manager
Salary: -1416 per hour
Location:Primary School / Oldham
Reports to: Operations Manager / School Leadership Team

Empowering Learning are recruiting a proactive and experienced Caretaker / Site Manager to take responsibility for the management, maintenance, and security of a busy school site. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong practical and organisational skills who can ensure the school remains a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

As Caretaker / Site Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the school premises, ensuring health and safety standards are met and that the site supports high-quality teaching and learning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the primary key holder, ensuring the site is opened, secured, and alarm systems are maintained.

• Managing site security, health & safety compliance, and ensuring regular checks and records are kept.

• Carrying out and overseeing minor repairs, maintenance, and decorating tasks.

• Supervising cleaning standards and ensuring the site is well-presented at all times.

• Managing stock, ordering consumables, and overseeing contractors on site.

• Supporting lettings, evening/weekend activities, and ensuring facilities are prepared for events.

• Coordinating waste management, grounds maintenance, and ensuring a litter-free, safe environment.

• Operating site systems such as heating, lighting, security, and other equipment as required.

• Leading on compliance with statutory testing and site-related health and safety procedures.

Some evening or weekend work may be required to support lettings or maintenance - notice will be given, and overtime arrangements will apply.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in premises management, maintenance, and health & safety procedures (COSHH, manual handling, fire safety, working at height).

• Highly organised, able to prioritise tasks, and confident working independently.

• Skilled in DIY, basic repairs, and site operations.

• A confident communicator, able to liaise with staff, contractors, and the school leadership team.

• Committed to safeguarding and maintaining a safe environment for pupils and staff.

• Flexible to adapt to the needs of a busy school.

Essential requirements include:

• GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English.

• Relevant health & safety training.

• Knowledge of site-related health & safety requirements.

Experience of working in a school or educational environment is desirable but not essential.

• A key role in supporting the success of the school.

• A supportive and welcoming environment.

• Opportunities for professional development and overtime.

Empowering Learning offers competitive hourly rates, professional support, and opportunities for CPD.
Empowering Learning is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.