Caretaker

Caretaker Post
Position: Caretaker Fixed term to cover sickness absence September 2026
Status: 25 hours per week 12.30pm 5.30 pm
Salary: Grade C point 4 - Term time + 2 weeks
Actual Salary: £15,399
Required from: ASAP

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 S Baglow, School Business Manager by 12 noon on the closing day.

Closing Date for applications is: Monday 20th April 2026 - 12 noon
Shortlisting will be on: Tuesday 21st April 2026
Interviews will take place on: Thursday 23rd April 2026

Please contact Ms Baglow by email office@st-matthews-primary.uk if you have any queries.