Reference number
BUC14149
Contract type
Permanent
Working hours
Full Time
Level of DBS check required
Enhanced with Barred List
Date posted
30 Sep 2025, 11 p.m.
Application deadline
13 Oct 2025
Contact email
Overview
Join The Misbourne's Premises Team as a Caretaker
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to be the heart of our school's upkeep, primarily working a 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM shift. This unique schedule means you'll play a vital role in the secure closure of the site and prepping for the next day.
Are you a proactive, skilled maintenance professional looking for a vital role in a busy and rewarding school environment?
We are committed to finding the right person for this essential role and are willing to invest in training and professional development for the successful candidate.
Term time only: No
Salary type: Bucks Pay
Salary Details: Bucks Pay Range 2 - 3, Actual salary range £25,625 - £30,174
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Closing date: 13/10/2025
Interviews to be held: w/c 20 Oct 2025
About us
We are an 11-18 Academy in the picturesque village of Great Missenden in the heart of the Chilterns. We have nearly 1100 students on roll including a successful and growing Sixth Form. Our staff tell us they genuinely feel like part of a team; a team who are striving to help each student flourish both academically and personally.
Excerpts from our pleasing 2022 Ofsted inspection include:
* Pupils told inspectors that the clear and fair behaviour system helps them to behave well.
* Relationships between staff and pupils are strong.
* Pupils conduct around the school is orderly and calm.
* Pastoral care puts the child at the heart of everything the school does
We can offer you:
* An academy that puts wellbeing at the top of their priorities, detailed in our Wellbeing Charter
* Students who are a pleasure to work with
* Great training and development opportunities
* An experienced, friendly and collaborative team of staff
* Annual personal 'Headspace Day'
* Free access to our own fully-fitted gym (subject to opening hours and attendance in pairs)
* Free on-site parking
* LGPS defined pension scheme
* Bike2Work Scheme
Website:
About the role
Join The Misbourne's Premises Team as a Caretaker
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to be the heart of our school's upkeep, primarily working a 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM shift. This unique schedule means you'll play a vital role in the secure closure of the site and prepping for the next day. Are you a proactive, skilled maintenance professional looking for a vital role in a busy and rewarding school environment?
We are committed to finding the right person for this essential role and are willing to invest in training and professional development for the successful candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
* Site Security & Access: Acting as a key holder, responsible for the security, locking, and unlocking of the school buildings and site.
* Maintenance: Undertaking a wide variety of minor repairs and general maintenance tasks (e.g., plumbing, painting, joinery) as directed by the Estates Manager.
* Site Management: Ensuring the school grounds and buildings are consistently clean, safe, and well-presented.
* Health & Safety: Assisting with maintaining H&S compliance, including regular checks and risk assessments.
* Teamwork: Being a proactive part of a dynamic maintenance team, working together to maintain and improve the site.
If you are reliable, practical, and ready for a varied role where you can make a real difference, we encourage you to apply
Please see attached Job description
About you
What You'll Bring:
* Proven experience in a trade, or solid, demonstrated competence in general maintenance, basic DIY, and minor repairs.
* A calm, positive, and highly flexible approach, comfortable with varied responsibilities where every day is different and very busy.
* Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail and presentation.
* Reliable and confident in following all relevant Health and Safety procedures (e.g., COSHH, manual handling).
* Strong team-player mentality with effective communication skills to liaise with staff, students, and external contractors.
Other information
We would be delighted to invite prospective applicants to visit our school and experience first-hand what makes The Misbourne such a great place to work. To book your school visit please email
:
For further information and an application form, please visit the" 'Vacancies > Join Us"' area on our website:
Apply here:
The Misbourne reserves the right to close and shortlist early, therefore early applications are encouraged. References will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and online searches will be carried out.
The Misbourne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Enhanced Disclosure and medical clearance.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
* All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
* All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to
Nacro guidance
and the
guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice
(see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order').
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.