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Caretaker

The Blue Coat CofE School

Oldham

Contract
Permanent
Applications close
16 Nov 2026

Job details

Location
Oldham
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Applications close
16 Nov 2026

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About the role

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking Caretaker to join our friendly and committed site team. This is an important role supporting the maintenance, security, and effective use of our school site and buildings, helping to provide a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. The successful candidate will support the school outside of normal hours, ensuring the site is secured and well managed. Your main duties will be to lock and ensure the security of the school site at the end of each school day. On occasion, you may be asked to support with general maintenance duties. You will take pride in maintaining high standards across the school and will contribute positively to the smooth day-to-day running of this busy site. This role would suit someone with strong practical skills, a proactive attitude and a genuine commitment to health and safety.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is reliable, honest and hardworking, with a positive and flexible approach
  • Can work independently using initiative, as well as part of a team
  • Has knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace
  • Understands the importance of maintaining a secure, safe and well-managed site
  • Takes pride in providing a high-quality service in a busy school environment

If you are passionate about creating a safe, well-maintained and welcoming environment and take pride in your work, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About The Blue Coat CofE School

Employer name
The Blue Coat CofE School
Employer type
Academy (converter)
Address
Egerton Street, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 3SQ
Phase
Secondary

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Egerton Street, Chadderton, Oldham, OL1 3SQ

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Job reference
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Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School
Posted by the original source
4 Nov 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs
6 Nov 2026

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