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Caretaker

Newtown School · Chesham · Buckinghamshire

Job description

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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About this school

Newtown School

Community school · Primary · Ages 2–7

Not rated
Pupils
224
Avg teacher salary
£44,841
Pupil:teacher ratio
22.5:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3AT

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Salary
£14,300.00 - £15,500.00 Annually (Actual) Bucks Pay Range 2 point 11-15 depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
14 October 2026
Closing date
11 November 2026

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