CORE PURPOSE

We require a competent, proactive Caretaker to support the operational management, day-to-day maintenance, and security of our academy’s physical infrastructure and grounds. Operating within a forward-thinking environment, the successful candidate will work closely with the site team to ensure a safe, clean, and fully operational campus that meets all health and safety requirements for students, staff, and visitors.

THE SCHOOL

An 11–16 secondary school located in Hertford, Hertfordshire. The school operates with a centralized behaviour system managed by the senior leadership team to maintain a quiet, structured, and respectful environment across the entire campus. The estates and operations department is a supportive, cohesive team that shares duties and utilizes streamlined digital logging tools to keep staff workloads manageable. Clear operational protocols are in place to ensure routine maintenance and compliance tasks are distributed fairly and completed during standard working hours.

KEY TASKS & DAILY OPERATIONS

• Site Security & Access: Assist with the daily opening and closing routines of the school campus, ensuring all buildings are secure, alarms are set, and the site is safe for daily occupancy.

• Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out reactive and planned first-line maintenance tasks, porterage duties, and minor repairs across the school fabric and fixtures to a high standard.

• Compliance & Health & Safety: Complete routine statutory testing, including weekly fire alarm checks, legionella flushing, and visual playground inspections, maintaining accurate logs for health and safety records.

• Contractor & Lettings Support: Help monitor external service contractors on-site and support the coordination of school facilities during busy evening and weekend community lettings.

• Emergency Response: Act as part of the rapid-response team for urgent site issues such as adverse weather clearing, localized cleaning requirements, or immediate safety hazards.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications: A recognized health and safety or facilities management certificate (such as IOSH or equivalent) is desirable, along with a valid UK driving license.

• Experience: Proven practical experience in caretaking, building maintenance, or a similar handyperson role, ideally within a school or public sector environment.

• Skills: Strong practical problem-solving skills, clear communication when interacting with school leadership and external visitors, and a reliable, collaborative approach to team tasks.

REGIONAL CONTEXT

• Local Area & Community: Based in the historic county town of Hertford, the school serves a supportive and growing local population. The town offers a vibrant community atmosphere, rich historical roots, excellent green spaces like Hartham Common, and an engaging network of local families.

• Transport & Commuting: The school benefits from convenient transport links, with easy access via the A414 and A10 road corridors. Hertford East and Hertford North railway stations provide frequent, direct rail connections to Stevenage, London Liverpool Street, and London Moorgate, making it an easy commute from across Hertfordshire and North London.

APPLICATION INTAKE

Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.