We are looking for a friendly, reliable and hardworking Caretaker to join our team and help look after our large site and school buildings This is a Fixed Term Contract from 1st April 2025 - 31st August 2025 (to cover for absence). The work involves carrying out a range of duties including maintenance, site security, some cleaning and supervision of contract cleaners; and ensuring the buildings and grounds are well maintained and meet all Health & Safety requirements. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they take a real pride in their work, be physically fit for lifting and carrying and have good literacy and numeracy skills as well as general DIY and painting and decorating skills. Use of domestic power tools for repair and maintenance tasks will also be required. Knowledge and experience of operating as a caretaker within an educational setting is desirable, but not essential. Site specific training will be provided. Application of common sense and the ability to maintain good working relationships with all school staff and visitors is essential. The salary range will be Scale 3 Point 5, 36.25 working week Monday to Friday (Split Shift), 52 weeks per year. Holidays must be taken in school holiday times. Working hours are 7:15am - 10.30am and 2pm to 6pm. There may be occasional additional out-of-hours lettings, which will be paid as overtime. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced DBS check to satisfy child protection requirements. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and all convictions (including cautions, bind-overs or no case to answer) must be declared. The post holder has a responsibility to promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of children in accordance with the school’s child protection and behaviour management policy Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs B Burke, Business Manager on the school number - 01582 760047 or email sbmstdominic.herts.sch.uk to arrange an appointment. We reserve the right to interview earlier than the planned interview date and close the advert before the closing date, should we find a suitable candidate.