Job Description

Full-Time: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Part time job share will be considered

Salary Range: Bucks Pay Range 2 - 3, Actual salary range 25,625 - 30,174

(Salary is negotiable for the right person

)

Start date: 1 December 2025

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.

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.

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!

About the Misbourne

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

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

Complete application form here https://mynewterm.com/jobs/145322/EDV-2025-MS-32333

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,625.00-30,174.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: Remote