School Caretaker

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:

To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:

· 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.

Our client can offer you:

· 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.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

We:

· Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance

· Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days

· Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee

· Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. xjnqpsq 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

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