Out of Hours Caretaker – Part Time, Term Time Only
We are seeking a reliable and proactive Out of Hours Caretaker to join our Estates team on a part-time, term-time-only basis, starting in November 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter).
Hours and Pay
Evenings and weekends, approximately 25 hours per week, at £14 per hour.
Typical working hours are:
Tuesday: 4.00pm-8.30pm; Wednesday: 4.00pm-8.45pm; Friday: 4.00pm-9.30pm;
Saturday: 8.30am-4.00pm
Additional hours may occasionally be required to provide cover as part of the caretaking team.
About the Role
This is a hands-on position involving cleaning, site security, and general caretaking duties. The successful candidate will also assist with the supervision of external hirers using the School’s facilities.
About You
With the high standards we uphold at Chesham Prep, we are looking for a personable, dependable, and flexible team player who takes pride in their work and contributes positively to the school community.
A full job description and application form are available here:
To apply, please send your completed application form and a covering letter to Denise Scott at pa@cheshamprep.co.uk.
Headteacher’s PA
We are seeking an experienced and proactive PA to support the Headteacher, commencing in December 2025. The role is term time only, plus 4 weeks in the school holidays (by agreement) across the academic year. Hours will be 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
This role forms an integral part of the School’s support team. It involves the day-to-day administration of the Headteacher’s office, including diary management. It also provides support to the administration and admissions teams, and forms a vital part of the HR and compliance function.
The role would ideally suit someone who is:
- Highly organised with excellent IT skills;
- Professional, discreet and able to maintain confidentiality;
- Has strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across the school community;
- Self-motivated, with the ability to prioritise and work independently.
Full details, including the job description and application form, can be found below.
To apply, please email Denise Scott (pa@cheshamprep.co.uk) with your completed application form and covering letter.
The closing date for applications is 9am on 20th October 2025.
Maintenance and Caretaking Assistant
We are seeking a Maintenance and Caretaking Assistant to support our Estates Manager, commencing in December 2025. The role is full-time with 25 days holiday per annum. Hours will be 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, plus occasional requirements for weekend assistance for school events.
This role forms an integral part of the School’s Estates team. It involves the day-to-day maintenance and caretaking of the site, as well as involvement in caretaking and maintenance projects during holiday periods. The role also includes occasional driving of the minibuses, daily car parking duties and ensuring the security of the site.
The role would ideally suit someone who is:
- Skilled in maintaining buildings;
- Flexible and able to prioritise their workload to meet ever-changing demands;
- Committed to the presentation of the school site;
- Qualified to drive a minibus (D1 licence) or willing to gain the qualification swiftly.
Full details, including the job description and application form, can be found on our website. To apply, please email Denise Scott (pa@cheshamprep.co.uk) with your completed application form and covering letter.
The closing date for applications is 9am on 20th October 2025.
Chesham Preparatory School is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with former employers and a full DBS.
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Chesham Prep is a thriving school for boys and girls aged 3 to 11. We have a well-deserved reputation, dating back to our foundation in 1938, for being a friendly, family-orientated school at the heart of the local community. Set in the Bucks countryside, next to a working farm, our children aim high, work hard and achieve great things.
We have a teaching staff of over 60 teachers and a support staff of 20. We recruit staff who are dedicated to delivering an outstanding education for all our pupils. We achieve this through small class sizes, our passionate and dedicated staff and, of course, the specialist facilities which children have access to from a young age. We encourage our pupils to be responsible for their own learning and to show resilience when faced with challenges.
We have a strong leadership team and governing body. We pay careful attention to the recruitment and development of staff and a comprehensive Appraisal and Professional Development scheme is in place. We offer a competitive salary structure including access to a comprehensive pension scheme. All staff receive free daily lunches, on-site parking, and fee reduction for staff children.
Our current facilities include specialist areas for teaching Music, Science, Art, and Design Technology, and French and Spanish, plus a Learning Resource Centre and well-stocked library. The Adlington Hall is used for Drama, making use of the lighting and sound equipment. Sixty laptops and twenty iPads are available to use across the school, along with a range of other technologies such as digital cameras, Beebots and Lego WeDo.
Chesham Prep also has 7 acres of fantastic on-site facilities for sport, including a large 800m2 sports hall an all-weather pitch, an astro wicket, grass wicket and bowling machine and 2 large fields for all outdoor sports. Our indoor 4 lane, 25 metre swimming pool opened in September 2019.