Caretaker
The Misbourne School, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0BN7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1 December 2025
Closing date
17 October 2025 at 10am
Date listed
10 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,625.00 - £30,174.00 Annually (Actual) Pay Range 2 - 3
Caretaker job summary
Core hours: 12:00 - 20:00 Mon - Thurs/ 12:00 - 19:30 Fridays
School holidays opportunity to work 8:00am - 4:00pm or remain on term time hours (hours include 30 minutes unpaid lunch daily) with opportunity for over time to cover even
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to be the heart of our school's upkeep, primarily working a 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM shift or 2:00 PM- 10:00 PM. This unique schedule means you'll play a vital role in the secure closure of the site and prepping for the next day. In the school holidays you will be able to move to day shifts if preferred to do more team working.
Are you a proactive, skilled maintenance professional looking for a vital role in a busy and rewarding school environment? We are committed to finding the right person for this essential role and are willing to invest in training and professional development for the successful candidate.
What You'll Bring:Proven experience in a trade, or solid, demonstrated competence in general maintenance, basic DIY, and minor repairs.
A calm, positive, and highly flexible approach, comfortable with varied responsibilities where every day is different and very busy.
Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail and presentation.
Reliable and confident in following all relevant Health and Safety procedures (e.g., COSHH, manual handling).
Strong team-player mentality with effective communication skills to liaise with staff, students, and external contractors.
Site Security & Access: Acting as a key holder, responsible for the security, locking, and unlocking of the school buildings and site.
Maintenance: Undertaking a wide variety of minor repairs and general maintenance tasks (e.g., plumbing, painting, joinery) as directed by the Estates Manager.
Site Management: Ensuring the school grounds and buildings are consistently clean, safe, and well-presented.
Health & Safety: Assisting with maintaining H&S compliance, including regular checks and risk assessments.
Teamwork: Being a proactive part of a dynamic maintenance team, working together to maintain and improve the site.
If you are reliable, practical, and ready for a varied role where you can make a real difference, we encourage you to apply!
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Misbourne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Enhanced Disclosure and medical clearance
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Misbourne School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1126 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Misbourne School website
We are an 11-18 Academy in the picturesque village of Great Missenden in the heart of the Chilterns. We have nearly 1100 students on roll including a successful and growing Sixth Form. Our staff tell us they genuinely feel like part of a team; a team who are striving to help each student flourish both academically and personally.
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