School Caretaker / Site Manager

Envision Education; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Envision Education in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a practical Premises Assistant & Site Manager to support two connected schools. The role combines 15 hours as Premises Assistant and 5 hours as Site Manager, with hands-on maintenance and coordination of premises operations to keep sites safe and well maintained.

The ideal candidate will have DIY skills, understand safety rules, and be able to work independently while supervising others and coordinating contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience with routine maintenance and minor repairs in a school or similar setting.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, able to lead others.
• Willingness to travel between school sites and support multiple locations.
• Commitment to safeguarding and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance, minor repairs, decoration and general caretaking duties across school buildings and grounds.
• Coordinate planned and urgent maintenance, supervise premises staff and manage contractors to ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Complete and monitor health and safety checks, risk assessments and statutory inspections, maintaining accurate records.
• Oversee site security, keyholding, cleaning standards and grounds maintenance, including emergency access outside normal school hours.
• Help manage premises budgets, obtain quotations and support school events, lettings and improvements to the facilities.

Skills

DIY / maintenance

Health & safety awareness

Organisational / communication skills

Independent supervision

Contractor coordination

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Are you a practical, organised and proactive individual who takes pride in maintaining safe and welcoming environments? We are looking for a reliable Premises Assistant & Site Manager to support two closely connected schools in Hemel Hempstead.

This combined role includes 15 hours per week as a Premises Assistant and 5 hours per week as a Site Manager. You will carry out hands-on maintenance while coordinating premises operations, helping ensure both schools remain safe, secure and well maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance, minor repairs, decoration and general caretaking duties across school buildings and grounds.

• Coordinate planned and urgent maintenance, supervise premises staff and manage contractors to ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard.

• Complete and monitor health and safety checks, risk assessments and statutory inspections, maintaining accurate records.

• Oversee site security, keyholding, cleaning standards and grounds maintenance, including emergency access outside normal school hours.

• Help manage premises budgets, obtain quotations and support school events, lettings and improvements to the facilities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has practical DIY or maintenance skills and experience carrying out minor repairs.

• Understands workplace health and safety requirements and can identify faults, prioritise tasks and find solutions.

• Has strong organisational and communication skills, with the confidence to work independently and oversee others.

• Can travel between school sites, undertake both contracts and work flexibly, including occasional support at other local schools.

• Is committed to safeguarding, confidentiality and supporting the schools' Catholic ethos, and is willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Experience in a school or similar setting is desirable but not essential. Experience managing budgets, coordinating contractors and overseeing premises compliance would be an advantage.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Why Register with Envision Education

• Specialists in securing long-term and permanent placements for teachers and school support staff.

• Able to match jobs to your preferences, including location, job type and pay expectations.

• Quick and efficient registration process, with interviews via Zoom.

• A friendly team that puts job seekers' interests first and supports you throughout the recruitment process.

• We work with primary, secondary and SEND schools across London and the Home Counties.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS, at least two satisfactory references and an online search for shortlisted candidates.