Caretaker
Newtown School, Chesham
- Salary
- £14,300.00 - £15,500.00 Annually (Actual) Bucks Pay Range 2 point 11-15 depending on experience
- Hours
- part-time
- Closes
- 11 November 2026
- Posted
- 14 October 2026
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From the advert
This is a part-time role, 20 hours per week (2:30pm - 6:30pm), 52 weeks per year with additional ad-hoc overtime when required. You will receive 22 days annual leave which must be taken during the school holidays. This is a physically demanding role which will require some heavy lifting / working at height.
The Caretaker will:
- Maintain the security of the school site.
- Be responsible for routine Health & Safety checks and statutory reviews (including COSHH, training provided).
- Be responsible for premises management and maintenance to ensure the site is kept clean and safe and in a good state of repair.
- Undertake emergency cleaning duties and support the cleaning staff where required.
- Assist with any movement of deliveries, furniture or anything else as required around the site.
Please see the attached job specification for further details.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a reasonable standard of DIY/maintenance experience
- Be able to work proactively under their own initiative
- Ideally have some experience of Health & Safety guidelines although training will be provided.
- Be adaptable, flexible and cheerful!
Please see the attached person specification for further details.
Please note that we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found so early applications are encouraged.
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