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Caretaker

Caretaker

Supply Desk • Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England
26 days ago
Salary
£90.00 daily
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Primary School Caretaker – Watford

Location: Watford
Start Date: September
Contract Type: Full-time
Pay: £90-£135 per day

Supply Desk are seeking a reliable, proactive, and dedicated Primary School Caretaker to join a friendly and welcoming primary school in Watford, 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 play a key role in ensuring the school site is secure, well maintained, and fully operational to support pupils, staff, and visitors throughout the school day.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and security of the school premises, carrying out basic repairs, liaising with contractors when required, and ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times. The ideal candidate will be organised, practical, and able to work independently while contributing positively to the wider school community.

If you are a hardworking and dependable individual who enjoys working in a school environment and takes pride in creating a safe and welcoming setting for children to learn, this is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and dedicated team.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the school site is safe, secure, clean, and well maintained.
  • Carry out routine maintenance, minor repairs, and general DIY tasks.
  • Open and lock the school premises, ensuring security procedures are followed.
  • Conduct regular health and safety checks and report any maintenance issues.
  • Monitor contractors working on site and assist with planned maintenance.
  • Prepare rooms and school facilities for assemblies, events, and meetings.
  • Maintain outdoor areas, including pathways, playgrounds, and general grounds where required.
  • Support the school leadership team with site management duties and emergency procedures.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a caretaking, site management, maintenance, or facilities role.
  • Good practical DIY and maintenance skills.
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
  • Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • A proactive and flexible approach to supporting the needs of the school.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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 caretakers and candidates with transferable maintenance or facilities management experience. If you feel like you're a great fit for this school, please apply ASAP!

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.

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