Caretaker
St Mary's Catholic School, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2NQ16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
June/July 26
Closing date
25 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
8 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
- £26,668.00 - £27,079.00 Annually (Actual) Salary: H3:5 – 6 (London Fringe) (£26,668 – £27,079 Actual)
Caretaker job summary
St Mary’s Catholic School
School Caretaker
Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, all year round
Salary: H3:5 - 6 (London Fringe)
(£26,668 - £27,079 Actual)
Start Date: June/July 2026
We welcome applications from those of the Catholic faith, all faiths and no faith, and who are supportive of our Christian values and ethos.
We are seeking a School Caretaker to join our estates team at our large secondary school located in the centre of Bishop’s Stortford. This is a varied and active role, ideal for someone who enjoys meeting and working with a variety of people, practical work, problem‑solving and supporting a busy school environment.
You will work alongside a team of caretakers and liaise closely with contractors, cleaning companies and external service providers. The role requires the ability to work independently, show initiative and maintain high standards across the school site.
Key Information
Working pattern: All year round, including school holidays
Holidays: 24 days annual leave, plus 9 bank holidays
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, typically 7.30 a.m. - 3.30 p.m.
Additional paid hours: As required (for example, parents’ evenings, governors’ meetings and school events)
Driving licence: Full driving licence (or working towards one) (subject to checks and suitability)
Main Responsibilities
As part of the estates team, you will support the day‑to‑day operation, maintenance and security of the school site. This includes working with pupils, parents/carers, staff, governors, contractors and visitors. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.
Key duties include:
Ensuring the buildings, grounds and facilities are safe, secure, clean and well‑maintained, in line with health and safety requirements
Monitoring, operating and carrying out routine checks on systems such as heating, lighting, cooling, alarms and CCTV
Undertaking minor repairs, maintenance and general site tasks to support the efficient running of the school
Assisting with site security, opening and closing procedures and compliance with safeguarding expectations
Supporting lettings and events, including evening and occasional weekend work
What We’re Looking For
A reliable, practical and hardworking individual with caretaking, trade or DIY skills and a proactive approach
Ability to work independently and as part of a caretaker/estates team
Ability to undertake evening duties as and when required
Good communication skills and the confidence to deal with a wide range of people
Basic IT skills appropriate to the role
Willingness to learn and develop skills
Whatever your level of experience, if you bring the right attitude, reliability and enthusiasm, we would love to hear from you. Please email recruitment@stmarys.net to make an enquiry, submit an application or arrange a visit.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for all successful applicants. St Mary’s is committed to the equality of opportunity for all applicants, and we reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis and close the application window early, therefore an early application is advisable.
How to apply:
Apply in writing via MyNewTerm (preferred) using the forms available on our website https://www.stmarys.net/ : Support Staff Application Form, Consent to Obtain References Form, Rehabilitation of Offenders Form & Recruitment Monitoring Form. Applicants are reminded that they should read the Notes to Applicants before completing an application.
Please note only applications on St Mary’s forms will be accepted.
CV’s or quick/short applications e.g. via Indeed or other platforms will not be accepted.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St Mary’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will require an enhanced disclosure from the DBS.
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Miss Deirdre McHugh, Headteacher
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Mary's Catholic School
- School type
- Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1121 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Mary's Catholic School website
St. Mary’s has a strong tradition of providing an authentic education which aims to deliver excellence for every member of our Catholic community. Our three core values of 'Love, Respect, Flourish' permeate through all aspects of our work.
Our school is built upon an ambitious mission for each and every young person:
To fulfil academic potential
To be fully developed in the personal, social and spiritual areas of life
To achieve excellence in every area of life
To be underpinned by Gospel Values, enabling each person to value individuals and contribute positively to society.
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