Integra People

School Caretaker

AL5 4LE

Key information

Pay
£12.71 to £16.45 an hour
Hours
Part-time
Contract
Temporary
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
20 Oct 2026
Closing date
19 Nov 2026

About this role

Location

Harpenden AL5

Working hours

Monday to Friday 7am-9am and 3pm-6pm

Job type

Part-time

We are currently recruiting for a reliable and hardworking

School Caretaker to work at a school in the Harpenden AL5

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming school environment and enjoys being part of a team supporting the day-to-day running of a school.

Key responsibilities

  • Ensuring the school premises are safe, secure and well maintained.
  • Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs where required.
  • Opening and closing the school premises as needed.
  • Ensuring classrooms, corridors and communal areas are tidy and presentable.
  • Reporting any maintenance issues, damage or health and safety concerns.
  • Supporting the school with general caretaking duties as required.

The ideal candidate will

  • Be reliable, punctual and hardworking.
  • Have a practical, hands-on approach to maintenance and problem-solving.
  • Be able to work independently and use their initiative.
  • Have good attention to detail and a positive attitude.
  • Ideally have previous caretaking, maintenance or facilities experience.

As this role is based within a school, the successful candidate will be required to undertake the relevant pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, as applicable.

If you are dependable, practical and interested in supporting a local school, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, please submit your CV or contact our recruitment team for further information.