Caretaker - Multi Site

Chiltern Wood School, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3NE

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  3 November 2025 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  2 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,625.00 - £27,770.00 Annually (FTE)

Caretaker - Multi Site job summary

Chiltern Wood School is a Special School currently supporting over 200 students ranging from ages 3 to 19 years. We are currently based over three sites - Cressex, Downley and Studley Green.

We are currently recruiting a Caretaker to join our site team. The role will predominantly be based at the Cressex site but the successful candidate will be flexible with supporting the other sites as and when required, therefore a valid driving licence and transportation is essential for this role.

The primary purpose of this post is to carry out a range of duties which contribute to the maintenance, repair and security of the school’s buildings and facilities. You will be responsible for ensuring the school premises are kept clean, tidy and in a presentable condition at all times and that it provides a safe and secure environment for pupils, staff, parents and visitors.

It is envisaged that the hours of work will be between the hours of 10:30am - 6:30pm during term time and 8:00am - 4:00pm during school holiday periods - though there may be a level of flexibility regarding this for the right candidate.

Chiltern Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory, Enhanced DBS, qualifications and reference checks.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

Closing Date: 3rd November 2025

For full details, virtual tours and details of how to apply via My New Term please visit www.chilternwood.bucks.sch.uk

Interviews will be held week commencing 20th October 2025.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Chiltern Wood School

• School type: Special school, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 218 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chiltern Wood School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chiltern-wood-school

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