Assistant Caretaker - Cressex Community School

Buckinghamshire Council; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community school in High Wycombe is seeking a full-time Assistant Caretaker. The role involves building maintenance, ensuring site security, and contributing to the school's improvement. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a proactive attitude.

Benefits

Work in a state-of-the-art building

Opportunity to contribute to school improvement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building maintenance and caretaking skills.
• Understanding of health and safety and site security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the maintenance and security of the school premises.
• Perform tasks effectively under pressure and manage time well.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Flexibility

Motivation

Communication

Time Management

Job description

Assistant Caretaker - Cressex Community School

Location: High Wycombe

We are seeking a full-time Assistant Caretaker for this permanent post, starting as soon as possible.

Why should you come to Cressex?

• The opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art building
• The opportunity to make a major contribution to the continuing improvement of our school

Term time only: No

Salary Type: Bucks pay

Salary details: Range 2 : £25,625 - 27,770 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Interviews to be held: Shortly thereafter

About us

At the Cressex Community School, we believe that high achievement for each student is our shared responsibility. Our staff aim to ensure everyone can achieve their full potential and discover new skills and talents.

About you

The person we are seeking will have:

• Enthusiasm, flexibility, motivation, and a “can do” attitude
• Proven experience in building maintenance, cleaning, and general caretaking skills
• An understanding of health and safety and site security requirements
• A smart appearance, confident nature, and effective communication skills with colleagues, contractors, and visitors
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to identify and complete additional tasks using own initiative
• The ability to perform effectively under pressure
• A sense of humour and cheerful disposition

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more, please contact the school office.

Please send completed application forms to the provided email address.

We take our responsibilities regarding child protection very seriously. All adults in contact with young people are appropriately checked, and our recruitment follows “safer recruitment” guidelines. Staff receive regular training on child protection and safeguarding, including internet misuse, child sexual exploitation, and the “Prevent” strategy against radicalisation. We work closely with partner agencies to ensure student safety.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must declare:

• All unspent cautions and convictions

It is an offence to apply if barred from regulated activity relevant to children. Shortlisted applicants will need to complete a self-disclosure form before the interview.