Part-time Caretaker/Handy Person

Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5NL

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Sept 26 or sooner

• Closing date

  31 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 May 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: £24,796.00 - £25,583.00 Annually (FTE)

Part-time Caretaker/Handy Person job summary

Aboyne Lodge wish to appoint a reliable and conscientious part time caretaker/handy person to join our friendly and welcoming team. You will be responsible for repairs and maintenance, health and safety checks, some grounds maintenance and liaising with contractors. A driving licence will be an advantage but not essential.

This will be a part time post for two mornings a week from 8.00 - 12:00 term time only, with 5 days additional work over the school holidays on a flexible basis. There is some scope for flexibility of hours which can be discussed prior to interview.

Previous caretaking experience is preferable but not essential, as training will be given where required. You will be subject to stringent Safeguarding checks in line with our school policy.

You will need to be self-motivated, flexible and trustworthy, and have a good sense of humour.

Some overtime may be necessary to cover school lettings.

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 Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 188 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/aboyne-lodge-junior-mixed-and-infant-school

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