Custodian

Role Overview

Wycombe Abbey invites applications for the position of Custodian within its security team. The role is pivotal in ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, and visitors by managing security operations, customer service, and site oversight, particularly at the School’s entrances and throughout the campus.

Employment Details

This is a full-time, permanent appointment, with the initial three months serving as a probationary period. Successful candidates will need to undergo an Occupational Health assessment for night shifts. The work schedule averages 40 hours per week on a 12-week rotating rota encompassing day and night shifts, seven days a week throughout the year. Bank holidays are treated as regular working days with corresponding pay allowances, and Christmas shifts receive extra pay. Occasional overtime may be required to facilitate key school events. Annual leave entitlement is 30 days.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Controlling access to the School premises.
• Monitoring CCTV surveillance systems.
• Conducting routine site patrols.
• Managing visitor sign-in procedures.
• Responding promptly to incidents and emergencies.
• Supporting the smooth coordination of deliveries, events, and parking.
• Serving as a professional and warm first point of contact for visitors and staff while ensuring all activities adhere to School policies.

About Wycombe Abbey

Wycombe Abbey is a prestigious full-boarding school for girls located in central High Wycombe. The School is renowned for its exceptional education for around 650 girls aged 11 to 18, operated on an extensive 170-acre campus. It boasts over 125 years of leadership in girls’ boarding education, achieving distinguished academic success and regularly placing students at top global universities. The setting benefits from excellent transport links to London, nearby towns, and airports.

Compensation and Benefits

Wycombe Abbey offers a competitive salary scale, superior to many independent and maintained sector schools. The benefits package includes enrollment in a generous pension scheme, school fee remission at Wycombe Abbey and affiliated preparatory schools, comprehensive professional development opportunities, complimentary parking, meals, access to the Sports Centre, free eye examinations, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Application Process and Safeguarding

Interested applicants should consult the detailed job profile and submit a completed application form plus a cover letter addressed to the Headmistress, Mrs. J Duncan. Queries can be directed to the HR team. The closing date for applications is 19 August 2026, with interviews planned for 28 August 2026. Early applications are encouraged as appointments may be made before the closing date.

Wycombe Abbey is strongly committed to safeguarding children and requires every staff member and volunteer to uphold these standards. Successful candidates must pass an enhanced DBS check. Applicants should declare relevant convictions as this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School promotes equal opportunities and is certified as a Disability Confident Committed Employer.