Assistant Caretaker

Astley Cooper; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular secondary school in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a committed Assistant Caretaker to join their established team. This full-time role operates Monday to Friday, with specific hours during term time and holidays. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and will be a motivated professional capable of supporting both staff and students in a dynamic educational environment. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Vivup – cash back scheme

Comprehensive CPD programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a caretaker or similar role is preferred.
• Ability to work confidently with students and staff.
• Motivated and enthusiastic approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Support the school during operational hours.
• Maintain the school premises during term and holidays.
• Work as part of a team to enhance the school environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Job description

Assistant Caretaker Position

We are looking for an experienced and committed Assistant Caretaker to join our established team. The successful candidate should be a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional.

This is a full time role; Monday - Friday 10.30am - 6.30pm (6.00pm on a Friday) during school term time and 8.00am - 4.00pm during school holidays.

They will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, appropriate IT skills and be able to work confidently with both students and staff.

The Astley Cooper School is an increasingly popular oversubscribed secondary school in Hemel Hempstead. At Astley Cooper, we strive for the very best for all our staff and students. The school is situated at the edge of Hemel Hempstead, serving a diverse demographic. The school is within easy access of the M1/M25 and the train station.

The school is proud to be part of the Government’s Priority School Building Programme. This huge investment in our school has seen our cohort numbers increase as well our profile in the community. The school has state of the art facilities including a leisure centre, swimming pool and new science laboratory/classrooms benefiting staff, students and our wider community for many years to come.

We are committed to ensuring that when students leave, they have become successful, well-rounded, and confident individuals prepared to succeed in the modern world.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Vivup – a HCC cash back scheme
• A comprehensive CPD programme for all colleagues

Visits to the school are welcomed or should you wish to discuss this role further please contact the Deputy Headteacher, Mr Ian Tilbury either by telephone: [phone] or email via the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Louise Dorey email [e-mail]. Further details about the school can also be found on the school website https://www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk

If you have not heard from the school by the closing date of this advert, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received