Caretaker

Warren Dell Primary School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 7UZ

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 October 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: £25,583.00 Annually (FTE)

Caretaker job summary

Job Summary - Caretaker (With cleaning duties)

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and hardworking Caretaker to join the team at The Acorn Centre, our Primary Behaviour Support Provision. This is an important role in helping us maintain a safe, clean, secure and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will take pride in looking after our small building and grounds, carrying out a range of caretaking, cleaning, general maintenance and minor repair duties. Responsibilities will also include routine site inspections, supporting health and safety and fire safety checks, monitoring building facilities, maintaining outdoor areas and preparing rooms for activities and events.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, practical and takes pride in their work, with the ability to work independently, use their initiative and respond flexibly to the needs of the setting. A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and security, alongside a positive and supportive approach to working with colleagues, is essential.

If you are a dependable and hands-on individual who enjoys keeping a building well maintained and takes pride in creating a positive environment for children and staff, we would love to hear from you.

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 Warren Dell Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 264 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Warren Dell Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/warren-dell-primary-school-watford

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