Caretaker at Peel Hall Primary Academy

Wise Owl Trust is a fast-paced, innovative educational trust dedicated to providing outstanding learning experiences. Now a family of five schools, our academies include Old Hall Drive Academy in Gorton, Seymour

Road Academy in Clayton, Briscoe Lane Academy in Newton Heath, Park View in Miles Platting and Peel Hall Primary in Wythenshawe. 

Our motto is simple: Together, everyone achieves more. We pride ourselves on our inclusive, forward-thinking approach, aiming to give every child the opportunity to thrive. 

Find out more about us at wiseowltrust.com. 

Wise Owl Trust is seeking to appoint a Caretaker. 

We are looking for a caretaker to work in the morning and the afternoon/early evening 5 days a week to keep our school building and grounds hygienic, clean and safe.

The role would involve being a key holder responsible for opening and closing the site. There will also be a requirement for undertaking basic maintenance and cleaning duties, procure resources for cleaning and maintenance and to carry out statutory duties linked to health and safety and maintenance. 

The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the person specification and as we are an Academy who is committed to safeguarding our children, the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

What Wise Owl Trust Offers You 

Joining Wise Owl Trust means becoming part of a friendly, diverse school community, with the opportunity to: 

• Benefit from a forward-thinking leadership team committed to staff development
• Access future promotion opportunities across our growing Trust 

How to apply 

If you are interested in joining our happy and thriving Trust, please complete an application form and return it by 12 noon 28^th August 2026 .

We do not accept CVs as part of our application process. 

All parts of the application form must be fully completed. 

Safeguarding Commitment 

Wise Owl Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and references. Additionally, the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position, and completion of a “Childcare Disqualification” declaration form will be required upon successful application. 

We are committed to equality of opportunity, recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment for everyone at the Trust. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities and irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergent status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required. 

We look forward to hearing from you. If you’re not notified of an interview, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. 

Wise Owl Trust – Together, Everyone Achieves More