We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Caretaker to help maintain the smooth and safe running of Boreham House. This dynamic role is key to upholding high standards across the site and supporting the daily life of our thriving independent boarding and day school.

The Caretaker will work as part of the Estates Team to support site security, fire safety, cleaning, hospitality, and events, and minor maintenance, ensuring the School environment is safe, well-presented, and fully operational.

Key responsibilities:

• to be responsible for manual handling, moving furniture, lifting parcels and navigating a 30-acre heritage site (including stairs)
• to ensure the site and buildings are secure, including opening and locking routines
• to act as Fire Officer, responding appropriately to alarms and emergency situations
• to monitor, log, and manage visitors in accordance with safeguarding, security, and fire safety procedures
• to support school events and lettings, including setting up and clearing equipment and signage
• to maintain high standards of cleanliness across indoor and outdoor areas, including toilets, litter picking, and deep cleaning
• to assist with traffic management and parking during busy periods
• to carry out minor repairs and log maintenance issues accurately and promptly

The successful candidate will be expected:

• to support and uphold the Catholic ethos of New Hall School
• to understand the importance of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• to have experience of working effectively as part of a team
• to be physically able to undertake manual handling duties across a large site
• to hold a full, clean driving licence
• to be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• to have good communication, organisational, and basic IT skills
• to be friendly, professional, and approachable, with a flexible and proactive attitude

What New Hall offers:

• Excellent benefits & CPD
• Lunch without charge in term time
• Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

New Hall School offers an exceptional working environment. The main campus occupies the stunning Grade I listed former Tudor palace of Beaulieu. The School’s conference and events venue is at the Grade I listed Boreham House, one mile away. New Hall is a warm, welcoming, and supportive community, with a staff of around 300.

Beaulieu Park railway station is at the entrance to New Hall’s Avenue: 30 minutes to Stratford and 38 minutes to London Liverpool Street. The Elizabeth Line at Shenfield (13 minutes by train) terminates at Heathrow airport. There are nearby airports: London Stansted, London Southend and London City.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

Application closing date: midday, Friday 27 February 2026

All adults employed by the New Hall School have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). New Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

SAFEGUARDING AND FURTHER INFORMATION

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.