Caretaker

Laurance Haines School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  4 June 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (Actual)

Caretaker job summary

This vacancy is full-time with 37 hours per week (1 hour unpaid lunch each day). 24 days annual leave - which must be taken during the school holidays.

Working hours: Monday to Thursday (8:00am to 4:30pm) and Friday (8:00am to 4:00pm).

Salary Range: £25,583 - £25,989 p.a.

Interviews will take place on Friday 12th June - please leave the full day free for interview

No calls/emails from agencies

We are seeking a reliable, proactive and community-focused Caretaker to join our school team. This is a key role within the school, responsible for ensuring our premises are safe, secure, well-maintained and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day maintenance and security of the school site, carrying out routine checks, minor repairs, monitoring health and safety compliance, and supporting the smooth running of the school environment. You will also liaise with contractors, manage site-related supplies and support cleaning and maintenance operations.

This role requires someone who is practical, organised and able to work independently while also building positive relationships with staff, pupils and the wider school community. A strong understanding of health and safety responsibilities, including COSHH and safeguarding, is essential.

We are looking for someone with a flexible and positive attitude who takes pride in maintaining high standards and creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive.

In return, you will become part of a supportive and collaborative school community committed to the wellbeing and development of both pupils and staff.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert early should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

No calls/emails from agencies

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Laurance Haines School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 468 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Laurance Haines School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/laurance-haines-school

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