Caretaker
Newtown School · Chesham, South East
Caretaker at Newtown School, based in Chesham, South East. This is a part-time role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Chesham, South East
- Contract
- Part-time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Closes
- 11 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Caretaker
Reference 2421463c9634a0a5b9ee530d1eacf674ec378a5c
About the role
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.
Reference: 2421463c9634a0a5b9ee530d1eacf674ec378a5c · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 11 Nov 2026 · Listed via Newtown School
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