Caretaker

The Grove Junior School is seeking a friendly, reliable and motivated Caretaker to join our hardworking team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring our school provides a safe, secure, clean and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors. Duties will include site security, routine maintenance, minor repairs, health and safety checks, contractor supervision and helping to maintain the school buildings and grounds to a high standard.

• Is honest, reliable, hardworking and proactive
• Has good DIY and maintenance skills
• Takes pride in achieving high standards
• Is willing to undertake training and develop their expertise
• Has good organisational and basic IT skills
• Enjoys working as part of a team and contributing to school life
• Has a positive and flexible approach when working with children, staff, parents and governors

The post is for 25 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, with preferred working hours of 1.00pm to 6.00pm. Some flexibility may be available for the right candidate. Additional hours may be available to support out-of-hours lettings.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit, please contact the School Business Manager on 01582 760031 or email sbm@grovejm.herts.sch.uk.

Closing date: 14 September 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 21 September 2026
Start date: As soon as possible

The Grove Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks.

This position is a permanent one, subject to a 6 month probation period, with an immediate start.