School Caretaker

Protocol Education Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited in Watford is seeking a proactive School Caretaker to manage daily site maintenance, security and presentation of the school environment.

You will open and secure premises, supervise contractors, conduct safety checks and support lettings or events, contributing to a safe, welcoming school community.

The role offers a stable, full-time position with opportunities for training and career development, and requires DBS checks and safeguarding commitment.

Qualifications

• Experience in school facilities, site management or caretaking.
• Strong practical maintenance skills.
• Organised with ability to prioritise workloads.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Pride in maintaining a safe, welcoming school environment.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school premises.
• Carrying out basic maintenance and repairs.
• Managing contractors and site visitors.
• Conducting health and safety checks.
• Ensuring the school grounds remain clean, safe and well-presented.
• Supporting with lettings, events and emergency call-outs where required.

Skills

Caretaker experience

Maintenance skills

Organisation

Health & Safety knowledge

Prioritisation

Job description

School Caretaker Watford, Hertfordshire Competitive salary dependent on experience Full Time

A primary school in Watford is seeking a proactive and dependable Caretaker to oversee the day-to-day maintenance, security and presentation of the school site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Opening and securing the school premises
• Carrying out basic maintenance and repairs
• Managing contractors and site visitors
• Conducting health and safety checks
• Ensuring the school grounds remain clean, safe and well-presented
• Supporting with lettings, events and emergency call-outs where required

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous site management, facilities or caretaker experience
• Possess strong practical maintenance skills
• Be organised and able to prioritise workloads
• Have a good understanding of health and safety requirements
• Take pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming school environment

The school offers:

• Supportive leadership team
• Varied and rewarding role
• Ongoing training opportunities
• Opportunity to play a key role in the school community

All positions are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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