Assistant Caretaker at Presdales School

Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School; Ware; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Presdales School invites applications for an enthusiastic and skilled individual to join our small but dynamic site team, maintaining the premises and grounds of the school. The role contributes to the smooth running of the school estate and supports health, safety and security across buildings and grounds.

You will carry out maintenance duties, monitor lettings and supervise contractors, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people; safer recruitment checks may apply.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the premises and grounds of the school.
• Assist with compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Carry out maintenance duties as required.
• Supervise and monitor lettings throughout the school year.

Job description

About this Role

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilledindividual with a "can do" approach, to join our small, but dynamic site teamin maintaining the premises and grounds of the school. The role will contribute to the smooth runningof the school estate, including compliance with relevant health and safetylegislation, maintenance duties and the supervision and monitoring or lettingsthroughout the school year.

Presdales School is a single sex comprehensive school inWare for girls aged 11-18, with boys welcomed into the Sixth Form. We are aschool which values all students, irrespective of their age and ability andhelps them to exceed expectations through high quality teaching and learningand the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of activities which willenrich their educational and personal development beyond the classroom.

We provide a caring environment where all students aresupported, as well as challenged, to ensure that there is no limit to theirpotential. We prepare our students for a world that is constantly changing byencouraging them to be independent learners who are determined, confident andwho never give up.

Alongside academic excellence there is a strong focus onenjoyment, excellent behaviour and respect for all.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofyoung people and expects staff to share this commitment. All posts are subjectto a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records andbarring checks, scrutiny of employment history, referencing and other vettingchecks, including online searches.

Closing date forapplications: 9.00am, Tuesday 1st September 2026

Presdales School is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity andequality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidatesand encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/ or with protectedcharacteristics, to apply.