Caretaker

School Caretaker – Hertfordshire

Salary: £27,274–£28,153 per annum (H4), dependent on qualifications and experience. Part-time salary basis to be confirmed.

Contract: Part-time, long-term temporary

Start date: 5 October 2026

Practical, dependable and good at solving problems? Help keep a busy school running smoothly.

Teach Now is recruiting a School Caretaker to join an established Site Team in Hertfordshire. Working alongside the Site Manager, youll help maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

From preparing spaces for school events to tackling minor repairs, this varied, hands-on role offers the satisfaction of seeing the difference your work makes every day.

Your responsibilities

• Open and secure buildings, support alarm systems and carry out routine site checks.

• Complete minor repairs, decorating and basic maintenance, using tools safely.

• Set up furniture for assemblies and events, move deliveries and maintain outdoor areas.

• Undertake emergency cleaning and help with snow and ice clearance.

• Record maintenance jobs and support water flushing, fire safety and other site procedures.

• Assist with school lettings, with occasional evening or weekend work and overtime.

• Support minibus driving where required, subject to appropriate licensing and training.

What you'll bring

• Reliability, punctuality and a practical, proactive approach.

• Confidence working independently and responding to changing priorities.

• Ability to undertake the roles manual handling and site duties safely, with reasonable adjustments where appropriate.

• Willingness to work indoors and outdoors and undertake cleaning duties when needed.

• Professional communication and a commitment to safeguarding.

• Flexibility for occasional out-of-hours work and willingness to complete relevant training.

Previous caretaking, facilities, maintenance, grounds or building-trade experience is welcome but not essential.

Why apply?

Join a collaborative Site Team, build a broad range of practical skills and enjoy varied work with a clear purpose. Relevant training is provided, with overtime opportunities supporting school lettings.

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 to 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. 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