Caretaker

Supply Desk; Waterford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safeguarding training

Weekly payments

CPD opportunities

Refer a friend

Job summary

Supply Desk are seeking a reliable Primary School Caretaker in the Watford area, starting this September. This full-time role focuses on maintaining a safe, clean and well-presented school environment, with responsibilities across site maintenance and coordination with external contractors.

The ideal candidate is practical, organised and proactive, with a commitment to safeguarding and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations for pupils, staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Previous caretaking, maintenance, or facilities experience is desirable.
• Hands-on, practical approach to maintenance and problem solving.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work independently.
• Commitment to keeping school environment safe and secure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs across the school site.
• Ensure buildings, grounds and facilities are maintained to a high standard.
• Perform regular health and safety checks and report issues promptly.
• Assist with opening and closing of the school premises.
• Liaise with contractors and external services as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver best outcomes.

Job description

Location: Watford area
Start-date: September
Contract type: Full-time
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Supply Desk are seeking a reliable, hardworking, and dedicated Primary School Caretaker to join a welcoming and inclusive school in the Watford area, starting this September.

This full-time role is ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and well-presented school environment. The successful candidate will be practical, organised, and proactive, with a strong sense of responsibility and a commitment to ensuring the school site is maintained to a high standard for pupils, staff, and visitors.

You will be responsible for carrying out general maintenance and caretaking duties across the school site, ensuring the premises, grounds, facilities, and equipment are safe and operational. You will also work closely with school staff and external contractors where required, responding to any maintenance issues and helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking primary school where staff wellbeing and professional development are valued. Whether you are an experienced school caretaker or have a background in facilities, maintenance, or a similar role, you will be encouraged to develop your skills while making a meaningful contribution to the school community.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs across the school site
• Ensure the school buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment are maintained to a high standard
• Carry out regular health and safety checks and report any issues promptly
• Assist with the opening and closing of the school premises when required
• Liaise with contractors and external services as necessary
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors
• Cooperation with colleagues in order to deliver the best possible outcomes

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a caretaking, maintenance, facilities, or similar role is desirable
• Practical and hands-on approach to maintenance and problem solving
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and secure school environment
• Knowledge/Maintenance/Promotion of safeguarding

What we offer:

• Comprehensive safeguarding training
• Weekly payments
• Ongoing support from experienced, local education consultants
• A supportive team and environment
• Excellently equipped facilities
• Opportunities for continued professional development (CPD and training)
• Refer a friend scheme

This role is suitable for both experienced teachers and ECTs.

We offer £100 referral fee for any successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete five or more shifts.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check throughout their employment and comply with safer recruitment standards.