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School Caretaker

  • Contract type: Part-time, Permanent
  • Work pattern: 27.5 hours per week (e.g daily 7:30-1:30 with a ½ hour unpaid break) 45 weeks per year (term time plus 6 weeks)
  • Salary information: Bucks Pay Range Range 2 (£24,879- £26,961 FTE equivalent) depending on previous experience
  • Further salary information: Please note the salary amount shown is the full time equivalent and will be pro-rated according to the hours worked
  • Start date: 1st September 2026
  • Closing date: Monday 22nd June 2026 at Midday

We are looking to appoint a proactive and committed Caretaker who will help us maintain, develop and enhance our building and school site, taking a genuine pride in the appearance and upkeep of the school.

The role is ideally suited to someone with practical DIY skills and hands-on experience of site and grounds maintenance.

The successful candidate will:

  • play an important role in maintaining the smooth day-to-day running of the school.
  • be confident carrying out a wide range of tasks including general repairs, basic carpentry, painting, minor plumbing, and routine maintenance, ensuring issues are dealt with promptly and efficiently.
  • respond to incidents around the school such as cleaning up accidents and spillages, setting up and clearing away equipment (including tables, chairs and staging), and assisting with porterage and deliveries
  • communicate effectively with children, staff, parents, visitors and contractors
  • be approachable, self-motivated and able to work independently, using their initiative to identify and resolve maintenance issues before they escalate.

In return we offer:

  • the opportunity to join a friendly community school, with a friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
  • support and Continued Professional Development
  • an employee assistance programme (EAP)

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01753 652262.

Application packs can be downloaded form the school website
https://www.iverheath-inf.bucks.sch.uk/ or by contacting recruitment@iverheath.inf.bucks.sch.uk

Please not CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Monday 22nd June 2026 at Midday
Interview date: Thursday 25th/Friday 26th June 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safe recruitment practices to protect children. In line with Keeping Children Safe In Education 2025 (KSIE 2025), the school will carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates. Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the DBS. Please note that the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position and therefore you are required to complete the “disqualification by association” declaration form. Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment cannot be progressed without this declaration. Further information can be found at www.direct.gov.uk

Published
12 June 2026
Location
Job Type

Iver Heath Infant School and Nursery

School Contact
Tel: 01753 652262
Email: office@iverheath-inf.bucks.sch.uk
Web: www.iverheath-inf.bucks.sch.uk
School Address
Slough Rd
Iver Heath
Buckinghamshire
SL0 0DT
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