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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