Caretaker

Parmiter's School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UU

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2025

• Closing date

  24 November 2025 at 11am

• Date listed

  7 November 2025

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: £26,628.00 - £28,299.00 Annually (Actual) H3/H4 + London Fringe Allowance + Local Government Pension Scheme

Caretaker job summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and adaptable person to join our in-house Estate Team. Duties are varied and include all general caretaking tasks; setting up school events, distributing resources and deliveries, maintaining the clean and tidy appearance of the buildings and overall estate, unlocking and locking up buildings and general handyman duties.

The post holder will be organised and efficient, able to work independently with initiative as well as collaboratively as a member of the wider Estates team (comprising caretakers, maintenance, grounds and cleaning contractors). The team works cohesively to enable the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the school and ensure a safe and orderly environment for students and staff.

The preferred working hours are Monday to Friday, from 11.30 am to 7.30 pm, with some flexibility considered. Occasional duties outside regular hours may be required. Candidates should be physically fit, as the role requires physical effort. While previous experience working in a school environment is beneficial, it is not essential.

Ofsted (2024) commented “Pupils’ enthusiasm and excitement towards their learning is evident…Pupils conduct and manners are exemplary… It is common practice to hold doors open for others and behave in a friendly, courteous manner. … Staff are extremely positive about the support they receive from leaders, particularly around their professional development and well-being”.

Candidates are welcome to contact admin@parmiters.herts.sch.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role or to visit the school before application.

We can offer:

• A competitive salary with London fringe allowance and Local Government Pension Scheme

• Bespoke CPD to suit your career goals

• Staff well-being initiatives include an online GP service, an Employee Assistance Programme, subsidised use of an on-site electric vehicle charging and complimentary use of a new on-site fitness suite.

• An admission policy prioritising the children of staff (conditions will apply).

• Lovely school grounds in leafy surroundings with plenty of parking.

Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions. The post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online.

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 Parmiter's School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1464 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Parmiter's School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parmiter-s-school-watford

The Good Schools Guide describes Parmiter's as "purposeful, friendly, with an inclusive feel and a sense of both history and progressiveness".
Parmiter's School relocated to the current 60 acre rural Hertfordshire site from London's East End in 1977.  The school enjoys a good reputation for traditional values and academic achievement whilst maintaining a true family feel among staff and students.  
Experienced teachers, newly qualified colleagues and support staff benefit from a supportive leadership team who focus on CPD and well-being as a priority.  
Parmiter's is a lead partner in The Watford Partnership for Teacher Training and takes the lead on Initial Teacher Training.  A number of existing teachers are accredited with being Specialist Leaders of Education. 
The school is consistently over subscribed for Year 7 and Sixth Form entry. Children of staff are a priority for admission. 
Please visit our website for more information and feel free to contact the school with any questions. 
www.parmiters.herts.sch.uk 

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