Senior Caretaker - Aylesbury High School

Location: Aylesbury

Standard Shift (Non-Residential):

• Monday – Thursday: 07:00 – 14:30
• Friday: 07:00 – 14:00

Essential Overtime: 22 hours of overtime required every 1 weekend in 3 to cover school events, hirings, and statutory maintenance.

Holiday Entitlement: 23 days per year to be taken subject to agreement with the Facilities Director

Salary Details: £31,098 - £33,385

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Closing date: 06/02/2026

Interviews to be held: 17th + 18th February 2026

About us: Aylesbury High School (AHS) is a forward-thinking girls’ grammar school that values both academic and pastoral excellence and co-curricular opportunities with the vision of developing uniquely talented young adults, who are independent, strong and confident. We create a welcoming environment which draws the very best from all in our community. Achieved by providing an ambitious education that stimulates creative and critical thinking, values diversity and facilitates dynamic personal development. The AHS values are Confidence, Respect, Engagement, Aspiration, Teamwork and Enjoyment and we want all our community to experience, develop and demonstrate these characteristics both within the curriculum and through our extensive co-curricular offering.

Team Supervision:

• Line manages the Junior Caretaker(s).
• Delegate tasks, monitor quality of work, and ensure professional standards are met through training or otherwise.

Prioritisation:

• Work with Facilities Admin to manage conflicting demands and daily task lists.

Site Security:

• Manage the team responsible for the daily unlocking/locking of the site.
• Act as a primary keyholder for emergency alarm call-outs (intruder/fire).

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Maintain a central register of all risk assessments for the facilities operation.
• Conduct dynamic risk assessments for one-off maintenance tasks.
• Maintain the school’s H&S database and central file of COSHH hazard data sheets for all materials used by the Facilities/Cleaning teams.
• Perform and maintain records for example Fire Alarm tests, Fire Extinguisher checks, and Emergency Lighting "flick tests." etc.
• Liaise with contractor on Legionella prevention actions.
• Maintain the Asbestos Register, ensuring it is available for all contractors.

Maintenance & Operations:

• Undertake repairs including plumbing (leaks/taps), electrical (like-for-like unit/bulb replacement), carpentry, and decorating etc.
• Coordinate the safe disposal of general and hazardous waste in accordance with current legislation.
• Use the ‘Every’ Helpdesk system to manage and resolve maintenance issues, track activities, and complete statutory compliance.
• Managing safeguarding compliance for contractors on-site, ensuring they adhere to school safety protocols.
• Lead the setup for school events (exams, hirings) and ensure exterior areas are safe, tidy, and clear of hazards (snow/ice/leaves).

Cleaning & Hirings:

• Support the Cleaning Supervisor with staff shortages and monitor cleaning standards across the site.
• Meet hirers to ensure requirements are met, and inspect facilities for damage or cleanliness at the end of sessions.

Self-Evaluation and Improvement:

• Being involved in whole school surveys.
• Participating in the Appraisal process.
• Participating in CPD activities.

Essential Criteria:

• Strong ability to problem-solve and use initiative for minor repairs and maintenance.
• Experience in supervising staff or leading a team in a trade/maintenance environment.
• Solid understanding of H&S regulations (COSHH, Working at Height, Manual Handling).
• Competent in using email, spreadsheets, and database software for record-keeping.
• Physically able to carry out porterage duties (lifting/moving) and work at height.
• Highly punctual and committed to the 1-in-3 weekend overtime rotation.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience as a Caretaker in an educational setting.
• Experience in the building trade (plumbing, electrical, or carpentry).

Other information: Please complete the AHS application form and include a covering letter. Applications can be:

• Email: hr@ahs.bucks.sch.uk
• Post: Mrs Lisa Greenway, Finance & Operations Director, Aylesbury High School, Walton Road, Aylesbury, Bucks HP21 7SX

CVs alone cannot be accepted for safeguarding reasons. If you are shortlisted for this post, you will also be required to complete a self-disclosure form as part of the recruitment process; this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. We encourage early applications for all vacancies and reserve the right to close our vacancies at any time should the right candidates be found. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to references which are satisfactory for the advertised post, an enhanced DBS check with a Child Barred List check, identity checks, prohibition orders and qualification checks as appropriate. AHS is an equal opportunities employer. 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).

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.