St Mary’s Catholic School

School Caretaker

Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, all year round

Salary: H3:5 – 6 (London Fringe)

(£26,668 – £27,079 Actual)

Start Date: June/July 2026

We welcome applications from those of the Catholic faith, all faiths and no faith, and who are supportive of our Christian values and ethos.

We are seeking a School Caretaker to join our estates team at our large secondary school located in the centre of Bishop’s Stortford. This is a varied and active role, ideal for someone who enjoys meeting and working with a variety of people, practical work, problem‑solving and supporting a busy school environment.

You will work alongside a team of caretakers and liaise closely with contractors, cleaning companies and external service providers. The role requires the ability to work independently, show initiative and maintain high standards across the school site.

Key Information

• Working pattern: All year round, including school holidays

• Holidays: 24 days annual leave, plus 9 bank holidays

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, typically 7.30 a.m. – 3.30 p.m.

• Additional paid hours: As required (for example, parents’ evenings, governors’ meetings and school events)

• Driving licence: Full driving licence (or working towards one) (subject to checks and suitability)

Main Responsibilities

As part of the estates team, you will support the day‑to‑day operation, maintenance and security of the school site. This includes working with pupils, parents/carers, staff, governors, contractors and visitors. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Key duties include:

• Ensuring the buildings, grounds and facilities are safe, secure, clean and well‑maintained, in line with health and safety requirements

• Monitoring, operating and carrying out routine checks on systems such as heating, lighting, cooling, alarms and CCTV

• Undertaking minor repairs, maintenance and general site tasks to support the efficient running of the school

• Assisting with site security, opening and closing procedures and compliance with safeguarding expectations

• Supporting lettings and events, including evening and occasional weekend work

What We’re Looking For

• A reliable, practical and hardworking individual with caretaking, trade or DIY skills and a proactive approach

• Ability to work independently and as part of a caretaker/estates team

• Ability to undertake evening duties as and when required

• Good communication skills and the confidence to deal with a wide range of people

• Basic IT skills appropriate to the role

• Willingness to learn and develop skills 

Whatever your level of experience, if you bring the right attitude, reliability and enthusiasm, we would love to hear from you. Please email recruitment@stmarys.net to make an enquiry, submit an application or arrange a visit.

We look forward to hearing from you!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for all successful applicants. St Mary’s is committed to the equality of opportunity for all applicants, and we reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis and close the application window early, therefore an early application is advisable.

How to apply:

Apply in writing via MyNewTerm (preferred) using the forms available on our website https://www.stmarys.net/ : Support Staff Application Form, Consent to Obtain References Form, Rehabilitation of Offenders Form & Recruitment Monitoring Form. Applicants are reminded that they should read the Notes to Applicants before completing an application. 

Please note only applications on St Mary’s forms will be accepted. 

CV’s or quick/short applications e.g. via Indeed or other platforms will not be accepted.