MIGSG CARETAKER JOB DESCRIPTION
Apply by: Friday 21st March 2025
Job start: ASAP when all vetting procedures are complete.
Salary: £23,795 – £27,638 for a 37.5hrs per week
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00pm (incl. 1 hr unpaid lunch
break)
Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls is an independent all-girls 11–16
secondary school located in the Fielden Campus, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2PQ.
West Didsbury is an affluent suburb of South Manchester, offering a vibrant area that
balances a cosmopolitan yet village atmosphere. Our school is perfectly situated with
easy access to bus and tram routes to Manchester city centre.
We are a relatively small school of approximately 250 students. Alongside our partner
schools, KD Grammar School for Boys and Manchester Muslim Preparatory School, we
form part of the highly successful Manchester Islamic Educational Trust. We are proud to
have been rated Outstanding in our last three Ofsted inspections.
We are seeking a reliable, hardworking, and dedicated caretaker to join our school
team. This important role will ensure that our school environment is safe, clean, and well-maintained, providing the ideal setting for students and staff to thrive. We are looking for
someone with excellent practical skills, a proactive attitude, and a commitment to
supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our school. If you have a passion for creating
a welcoming and well-kept environment, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
• Carry out general maintenance tasks around the school and grounds, including
minor repairs and DIY tasks.
• Assist with contractors during school holidays, (typically in the Easter and
Summer holiday) ensuring access to the school and supporting maintenance
works.
• Be available during the Easter and summer holiday periods as required by the
Headteacher, typically from 9.00am – 5.00pm, with flexibility depending on the
work being completed.
• Provide support for school events, meetings, and occasionally work evenings or
weekends as required.
• Ensure the security of the school site, acting as a ‘Key Holder’ and responding to
call-outs when necessary (e.g., alarm triggers).
• Take the initiative to carry out practical DIY jobs and effectively use maintenance
equipment and machinery to ensure the smooth running of the school.
• Carry out emergency cleaning duties, such as addressing spillages or accidents
promptly.
• Move furniture and other equipment for special events or meetings.
• Maintain the school grounds, including seasonal gardening, trimming, and
pruning, and clearing rubbish, leaves, and snow/ice to ensure safety and
accessibility, especially for fire exits and escape routes.
• Keep accurate records of cleaning supplies and ensure orders are placed when
stocks are low.
• Receipt and distribute ordered goods, materials, and equipment, ensuring that
items are delivered and distributed appropriately to staff.
Skills and Experience:
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others.
• Practical DIY experience and ability to operate maintenance equipment and
machinery effectively.
• Flexible ‘can do’ attitude, with the ability to adapt to changing needs and
responsibilities.
• A driver’s license and vehicle are essential for the role.
• Previous experience as a caretaker, builder, or site manager is highly desirable.
• A pleasant and approachable manner, with good communication skills.
Additional Benefits:
• We follow the Manchester City Council calendar for term dates and school
closures.
• We value our staff and their commitment to our ethos, offering additional paid
leave for the following periods (provided they do not fall within the scheduled
main school holidays):
➢ The last five working days of Ramadhan
➢ Two days at Eid – al – Fitr
➢ One day for the Day of Arafat
➢ Two days at Eid – ul – Adha
• Five days’ paid leave is available on a rota basis for staff who travel for Hajj for
the first time.
Application Process:
Please download our school application form and a full job description/person
specification for more details from the school website at www.migsg.miet.co.uk.
Please note: only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted
regarding an interview within four weeks, you will have been unsuccessful. We retain the
right to close the deadline earlier than advertised due to the volume of applications.
We will only accept completed application forms, which must be returned with a
supporting statement (maximum 2 A4 pages) to the Acting Headteacher’s PA, Yasmeen
Khan, at pa@migsg.miet.uk. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.
We welcome applications from those from any faith or none.