Caretaker

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD programme

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working arrangements

Discounts platform

LGPS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

24/7 GP

Job summary

The Boswells School in Chelmsford is recruiting a part-time Caretaker to join our dedicated Caretaking Team. You will help ensure the smooth operation of our facilities, with a focus on site security and building safety, across 14.5 hours over two days per week.

Experience in caretaking or site management is desirable. The role offers CPD opportunities, network collaboration within the Trust, and a range of staff benefits including pension and flexi-working options.

Qualifications

• Previous caretaking or site management experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the smooth and compliant running of the school's facilities, including site security and ensuring buildings are secured in the evening.

Job description

Caretaker

The Boswells School, Chelmsford

Job Ref No. ECC5416-416S Position Type: Caretaker/Site Managers Pay Range: Scale 3 Points 4-5

Position Start Date: 01/04/2027 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 04/09/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Job Description

Role: Caretaker

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 14.5 hours across 2 days per week/52 weeks per year

Salary: Scale 3 points 5 £25989-£26403 FTE

Closing Date: 1st September 2026 at 12pm Midday

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic Caretaker to work within our dedicated Caretaking Team, to be responsible for the smooth and compliant running of our school's facilities. A key part of this role will be site security, ensuring all buildings are secured in the evening.

Previous caretaking or site management experience is desirable.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school
• A commitment to a personalised programme of CPD
• Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
• Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
• Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
• Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• 24/7 GP

Contact us:

For more information about the school, please visit www.boswells-school.com or email HR at the CLP Trust [e-mail]

Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership Commitment

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs

and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

Equal Opportunities Statement

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

Application Procedures

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the School

The Boswells School is a large 11-18 secondary school that serves the area of north Chelmsford. The school is an extremely popular, over-subscribed convertor academy that enjoys an excellent reputation in the local and wider community. We were graded 'Good' in every area by OFSTED in February 2017 and are working towards our goal of becoming a truly great school.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Contact Information

Maria Williams

The Boswells School

Burnham Road, Chelmsford

Essex, CM1 6LY

Telephone: [phone] EXT 384

Email: [e-mail]

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We are seeking to appoint a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic Caretaker to work within our dedicated Caretaking Team, to be responsible for the smooth and compliant running of our school's facilities. A key part of this role will be site security, ensuring all buildings are secured in the evening.

Previous caretaking or site management experience is desirable.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;

Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;

The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs

and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line