School Caretaker

Teach Now; Bygrave; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37-hour week

Temporary until Christmas 2026

AWR pay parity

Equality and safeguarding commitment

Job summary

Teach Now in Hertfordshire seeks a School Caretaker to keep the site secure, clean and welcoming, from opening up to minor repairs. This temporary full-time role runs through Christmas 2026 and offers a busy, practical daily routine across buildings and grounds.

You will work Monday to Friday during term time, earn 130–200 per day, and collaborate with contractors and the school team. An enhanced DBS check is required and pay aligns with Agency Worker Regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous caretaking/facilities/site maintenance experience.
• Practical skills for minor building repairs.
• Knowledge of premises health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Open and close premises and ensure site security.
• Carry out minor repairs and general maintenance.
• Keep outdoor areas clean and well maintained.
• Inspect site and report maintenance needs.
• Monitor doors, windows, alarms and access points.
• Support contractors during site works.
• Respond promptly to urgent premises issues.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Practical repairs

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

Position: School Caretaker

Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work (ASAP start until Christmas 2026)

Start Date: Immediate Start

Location: Hertfordshire, UK

Salary: 130 - 200 per day

Salary dependent on experience and qualifications, higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday (term time only)

Email: (url removed)

Contact Name: Danna Crous

About the Role

Looking for a Caretaker role where your practical skills make every school day run more smoothly? At a school in Hertfordshire, you will help keep the site safe and welcoming, from opening up to tackling minor repairs. Your work will make a difference to the spaces pupils, staff and visitors use every day.

This Caretaker role brings together routine inspections, hands-on maintenance and working with contractors. You will have the chance to spot problems early and put your judgement to good use. If you enjoy practical work and being someone colleagues can rely on, Teach Now would love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Previous experience in caretaking, facilities or site maintenance
• Practical skills for minor building repairs
• Working knowledge of premises health and safety

Key Responsibilities

• Open and close the premises, checking that the site is secure.
• Carry out minor repairs and general building maintenance.
• Keep outdoor areas clean, tidy and well maintained.
• Inspect the site and report maintenance needs.
• Monitor doors, windows, alarms and access points.
• Support contractors during site works.
• Respond promptly to urgent premises issues.

Benefits

• A varied working day across buildings and grounds.
• The chance to make a visible difference to daily school life.
• Opportunities to use a range of practical maintenance skills.
• Contact with the wider school team and visiting contractors.
• A full-time, 37-hour working week.
• A defined temporary assignment through Christmas 2026 for a Caretaker.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

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.