Caretaker and Lettings Assistant

Holmer Green Senior School, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 6SP

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  30 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £14,587.00 - £15,808.00 Monthly

Caretaker and Lettings Assistant job summary

Holmer Green is a popular 11 to 18 school with 1250+ students (200+ in the Sixth Form) and is expanding.

We have a range of new modern facilities including: teaching block, dining hall, reception and sports hall. We can offer 8 staff training days (not the 5 you find in most schools), a two week October half term, professional development of a high standard.

We take our staff well-being seriously and offer weekly activities, like team sports, free use of a new fitness suite, a Staff Forum, access to Employee Assistance Programme, car parking, paid lunch duties plus free lunch.

We are looking for a passionate person who is ambitious for our students and community. The position requires someone who will be liaising with staff, students, vendors and hirers. This is a varied, challenging and highly interesting role. Applications are sought from high calibre professionals who have the skills and talent to support a committed team.

Principal Responsibilities

To contribute to the efficient running of the Out of Hours Lettings and to assist the Director of Finance and Operations and Site Manager in the maintenance of the school site

Duties and Responsibilities

To be committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all students and to follow school Policy and procedures in this regard.

To assist the management of the school’s letting programme, ensuring that a balance is made between school needs and lettings and that all requirements for lettings are supplied.

To communicate with the site team regarding security provision and cleaning needs.

To liaise with hirers and ensure customer satisfaction and elicit feedback on the customer experience. To deal with problems and issues arising from Lettings.

Close liaison with the PE staff, coordinating lettings activities with the school’s needs. Site Security

Lock/unlock school buildings and areas.

Undertake regular security checks and identify security risks.

Monitor fire safety equipment and carry out fire drills.

Operate and respond to alarm systems where appropriate.

Monitor CCTV or surveillance equipment where appropriate.

Liaise with police, security and surveillance contractors.

Provide emergency access to the school site. Maintenance

Support with appropriate repairs around the school (e.g. redecorating/fixing)

Supporting with the general maintenance around the school

Collect and assemble waste for collection

Undertake specialist cleaning tasks

Co-ordinate deliveries to the school site. General Requirements

Portering duties (e.g. delivering mail/moving furniture or equipment) when required

. Experience: Handyperson experiences (desirable) Lettings management (desirable)

Qualifications and Training Good numeracy and literacy skills, GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English Skills & Knowledge Good ICT literacy Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities Knowledge of H&S procedures and practices Knowledge of COSHH regulations Knowledge of Fire Risk Assessment Health and Safety To be aware of and follow all relevant Health and Safety policies and procedures. The duties of the post may vary from time to time, as required by the Headteacher, without changing their general character or level of responsibility.

To discuss the role further please speak to Mrs Lauren Jacobs

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Holmer Green Senior School is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of all its students and therefore all appointments are made subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS, qualification and pre-employment checks

We will carry out an online search (including social media) as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with the applicant at interview. Shortlisted candidates will also be asked to complete a safer recruitment self-declaration form before interview

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.

About Holmer Green Senior School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1244 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Holmer Green Senior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holmer-green-senior-school

Holmer Green Senior School is a popular 11-18 school with 1200 students (150+ in the 6th Form). Relationships at all levels are excellent and we are committed to the professional development of all our staff.

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