Caretaker

Little Reddings Primary School, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 3PR

7 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  14 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989.00 - £27,254.00 Monthly

Caretaker job summary

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and hardworking Caretaker to join our happy team and help look after our school buildings and wonderful site with extensive grounds. As Caretaker, you will be responsible for carrying out a range of duties including maintenance, site security, specialist cleaning and supervision of contract cleaners; ensuring the buildings and grounds are well maintained and meet all Health & Safety requirements. You will be supported by the BSJT Premises Manager and site-specific training will be given.

Little Reddings Primary School is a vibrant 2 form entry primary school located in Bushey, Hertfordshire. Serving a diverse socio-economic demographic, we pride ourselves on our highly experienced and skilled teaching staff, supported by a large team of dedicated support staff who are an excellent resource for our pupils. Our school community is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive, feel safe, and achieve their full potential.

Do you have the necessary general DIY skills, including painting and decorating, and are physically fit for some lifting and carrying? If so, you might be the person we are looking for, as we are looking for an individual who has:

• A proven record of general DIY skills and willingness to learn new ones
• The ability to use domestic power tools for appropriate repair and maintenance tasks
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• A sense of humour and can work as part of a team
• Reliability and flexibility as well as good communication skills

Why join Little Reddings?

Be part of the supportive Bushey St James Multi-Academy Trust, committed to professional development and wellbeing.

Work in a state-of-the-art DfE school building, just two years old, providing an inspiring and modern working environment.

Benefit from a thorough handover with the current Caretaker who is retiring to ensure a smooth transition.

Join a warm and welcoming team of staff passionate about keeping children happy, safe, and engaged.

Receive strong support and work closely with the from Senior Leadership Team.

Heavily subsidised childcare at our Little Gems Nursery is offered as a package

Free gym membership and an Employee Assistance Programme for support on personal matters

The position is 25 hours per week all year round. There is some flexibility with start and end times for the right person. The salary for this post is APT & C points 6 - 9 plus London Fringe (£25,989pa - £27,24pa + £1,045pa paid pro-rata). The actual pro-rata range is £17,588pa - £18,122pa + £706pa fringe.

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 Little Reddings Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 312 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Little Reddings Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/little-reddings-primary-school-bushey

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