Caretaker
William Harding School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 9TJ56 days remaining to apply
Closing date
22 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time, 37 hours per weeks, covering the hours of 07:00 to 19:00 on a shift rota basis. 52 weeks PA
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Band 2, Point 11 to 15 (£26,522 to £28,742) depending on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential Criteria:
• Have worked in Caretaking, Building maintenance, Facilities, Security, including alarm systems
• Have the ability to work flexibly, independently and as part of a team
• Basic DIY skills
• Be reasonably fit to carry out the duties of the job
• Able to carry out manual handling and lifting
• Be willing to work in all weather conditions – clothing will be supplied
Desirable Criteria
• Trade qualifications e.g. Plumbing, Electrics, building, Grounds
• IOSH Trained
• Any other qualifications relevant to post
• Willingness to undertake further training
• Cleaning work
• Health and Safety
• Supervising a small team of staff
• In depth knowledge of DIY
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer:
• A highly supportive team, committed to raising standards in a welcoming environment
• A school with a clear vision for the future
• Well behaved and responsive children who enjoy learning
• A well-resourced school and stimulating environment
• A strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and teamwork
• Opportunities for professional development
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level. Any offer of employment, or agreement to volunteer, is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and DBS checks. In line with KCSIE 2025, online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. The search is not part of the shortlisting process itself, and candidates will have a chance to address any issues of concern during the search at interview.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About William Harding School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 808 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- William Harding School website
- Email address
- recruitment@williamharding.school
William Harding School is a four form entry primary school with a pre-school for pupils aged 2 upwards. We are a welcoming, inclusive community with a diverse mix of pupils which includes an Additional Resourced Provision for pupils with Speech and Language needs and Physical Disabilities. Even though, we are a large school we pride ourselves on our sense of belonging and strong relationships in our school community.
William Harding has a clear vision led by an experienced and ambitious leadership team. Staff are committed to raising standards and there is a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and teamwork. We have well behaved and responsive children who enjoy learning based in our well-resourced and stimulating environment.
William Harding embodies the School motto of; Aim high… Work hard… Be kind… and is led by a strong set of School Values; Respect, Perseverance, Responsibility, Honesty, Inclusion and Collaboration.
Arranging a visit to William Harding School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@williamharding.school.
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