Caretaker

Saffron Green Primary School, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 2PP

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 October 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: £32,046.00 Annually (Actual)

Caretaker job summary

Saffron Green is a vibrant and inclusive primary school, proudly rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, at the heart of our community. We are looking for a reliable and proactive Caretaker to help keep our welcoming primary school safe, secure and well maintained.

You will help keep our buildings and grounds safe, secure and well maintained. This is a varied and rewarding role that allows you to make a direct impact on the smooth running of the school and the safety of our students and staff.

The successful applicant will have good practical skills, a flexible approach and the ability to work independently and prioritise tasks. In return, we offer a friendly and supportive working environment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and references.

We welcome visits from interested candidates. For more information about the role or to arrange a visit, please email Shakera Hussain - sbm@saffrongreen.herts.sch.uk.

We are determined to make a successful appointment for this post. As such, the SLT and the Governors reserve the right to conduct interviews before the closing date -therefore apply early to avoid disappointment.

Apply now to join our passionate team and help us shape bright futures at Saffron Green!

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 Saffron Green Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 177 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Saffron Green Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saffron-green-primary-school

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