Job Description

School Caretaker - Full-Time (Start Date: 13th April)Location:Hatfield, Hertfordshire (with occasional travel to St Albans)Salary: £23,500 - £33,000+ per annum (depending on experience)Start Date: 13th April (with paid training and handover during the Easter break)

We are seeking a dependable and practical School Caretaker to join our small alternative provision school in Hatfield. This full-time position will commence on 13th April, with paid training and handover arranged before and/or across the Easter break to ensure a smooth transition into the role.

This is a full-time post with flexible split shifts available. While you will not be required to remain onsite throughout the entire day, the role is essential in maintaining a safe, secure, and well-presented school environment.

For the right candidate, there is strong potential for this position to become permanent in the next academic year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Opening and unlocking the school site each morning (from 7:30am)
• Securing and locking the premises at the end of the school day
• Ensuring the safety and security of the school grounds and buildings
• Carrying out basic maintenance tasks and minor repairs
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment
• Conducting routine site checks and reporting any issues
• Assisting with health and safety compliance
• Occasional travel to support our additional site in St Albans

About You:

• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy
• Practical and hands-on, with basic DIY and maintenance skills
• Able to work independently and manage your own workload effectively
• Friendly, professional, and confident communicator
• Flexible with working hours (split shifts available)
• Full driving licence preferred due to travel between sites

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of £23,500 - £33,000+ per year (depending on experience)
• Full-time employment with flexible working patterns
• Paid training and structured handover period
• Supportive and welcoming team environment
• Opportunity for a permanent position in the next academic year

How to Apply:

If you are proactive, dependable, and take pride in maintaining a safe and well-run environment, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a brief covering statement.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. xbpsjku The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.

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