Caretaker

Teach Now Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Teach Now Limited is seeking a School Caretaker in Hertfordshire to join a busy Site Team. You will work alongside the Site Manager to keep buildings safe, secure and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors. The role covers event setups, minor repairs and outdoor maintenance, with potential evening or weekend duties.

The position is part-time and long-term temporary, with duties including alarm system support, routine checks and site procedures. DBS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual with a practical, proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding and mandatory training.
• Ability to handle manual handling and site duties safely.
• Willingness to work indoors and outdoors and perform cleaning duties when needed.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure buildings, support alarm systems and carry out routine site checks.
• Complete minor repairs, decorating and basic maintenance, using tools safely.
• Set up furniture for assemblies and events, move deliveries and maintain outdoor areas.
• Undertake emergency cleaning and help with snow and ice clearance.
• Record maintenance jobs and support water flushing, fire safety and other site procedures.
• Assist with school lettings, with occasional evening or weekend work and overtime.
• Support minibus driving where required, subject to appropriate licensing and training.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Proactive

Independent work

Communication

Job description

School Caretaker – Hertfordshire Salary: £27,274–£28,153 per annum (H4), dependent on qualifications and experience. Part-time salary basis to be confirmed. Contract: Part-time, long-term temporary Start date: 5 October 2026 Practical, dependable and good at solving problems? Help keep a busy school running smoothly. Teach Now is recruiting a School Caretaker to join an established Site Team in Hertfordshire. Working alongside the Site Manager, youll help maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors. From preparing spaces for school events to tackling minor repairs, this varied, hands‑on role offers the satisfaction of seeing the difference your work makes every day.

Your responsibilities

• Open and secure buildings, support alarm systems and carry out routine site checks.
• Complete minor repairs, decorating and basic maintenance, using tools safely.
• Set up furniture for assemblies and events, move deliveries and maintain outdoor areas.
• Undertake emergency cleaning and help with snow and ice clearance.
• Record maintenance jobs and support water flushing, fire safety and other site procedures.
• Assist with school lettings, with occasional evening or weekend work and overtime.
• Support minibus driving where required, subject to appropriate licensing and training.

What you’ll bring

• Reliability, punctuality and a practical, proactive approach.
• Confidence working independently and responding to changing priorities.
• Ability to undertake the roles manual handling and site duties safely, with reasonable adjustments where appropriate.
• Willingness to work indoors and outdoors and undertake cleaning duties when needed.
• Professional communication and a commitment to safeguarding.
• Flexibility for occasional out-of-hours work and willingness to complete relevant training.

Previous caretaking, facilities, maintenance, grounds or building-trade experience is welcome but not essential.

Why apply?

Join a collaborative Site Team, build a broad range of practical skills and enjoy varied work with a clear purpose. Relevant training is provided, with overtime opportunities supporting school lettings.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.