Site Officer​/Caretaker

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated Site Officer to join our team and help us maintain the high standards that make our school such a special place. You’ll work closely with the Site Officer from our partner Infant School to ensure both sites are safe, secure, and ready for learning every day, but you will also need to work independently and on your own initiative.

• Carrying out day-to-day maintenance and repairs
• Keeping our school secure, clean, and safe
• Supporting health and safety checks and ensuring the safety of the site
• Helping set up for school events and activities
• Working as part of a friendly, supportive team

• Practical skills and a hands‑on approach
• A team player with good communication skills
• Someone who takes pride in their work and cares about creating a great environment for children and who is happy to work inside and outside whatever the weather
• Someone who is proactive and can manage their own workload, using their own initiative to get the job done
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines

Light Oaks Junior School is a warm, welcoming, inclusive and friendly junior school with 360 pupils on roll and a strong, committed staff team.

As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this. Find out about our city as a place to live, work & grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing.

Continuous Service commitment – New employees can keep their service‑related benefits when moving between a whole host of public sector organisations within Greater Manchester, which include:
Councils, NHS, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue, Transport for Greater Manchester, as well as many others under this scheme. Find out if this applies to you on our Continuous Service page.

Monday‑Thursday: 10:30am – 6:30pm
Friday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Occasional late closing as well as two Saturdays in the year to cover school events (paid as overtime or time in lieu).

• Be part of a warm, inclusive school community where staff truly support each other
• Work in a role where your contribution truly makes a difference
• Opportunities for training and development

If you share our values of respect, resilience and responsibility and want to help create a safe and happy environment for our children, we’d love to hear from you!