Health and Safety Assistant - Chiltern Wood School
Location: Downley/Cressex
Overview
15 hours per week (either 2 full days or 3 shorter days) – flexibility available – Term Time only – 38 weeks, inset days worked as required and are paid as overtime.
Location: Primarily based at Downley, with occasional support required at Cressex and Studley Green sites
Responsible to: Facilities Manager
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a varied and supportive environment, with opportunities to learn, develop and contribute to the smooth running of our school community.
The Health & Safety Assistant will play a key role in supporting the Facilities Manager with day-to-day health and safety administration and compliance monitoring across our sites.
Job Salary Range 2– Range 3 DOE (£25,625- £30,174 FTE – Actual pay - £8,591 - £10,109 per annum)
Contract Type Permanent
Hours Part Time – 15 hours per week
Closing Date for Applications 3rd November 2025
About us
Chiltern Wood School is a vibrant and inclusive Special School supporting over 200 pupils aged 3–19 across three sites: Cressex, Downley and Studley Green. As part of our continued growth and expansion, we are seeking a proactive and organised Health & Safety Assistant to support the Facilities Manager in maintaining a safe and compliant environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
Please visit www.chilternwood.bucks.sch.uk
About the role
The successful candidate will work closely with the Facilities Manager and site staff, helping to ensure that all health and safety procedures are followed consistently and effectively.
We’re looking for someone who has excellent organisational and administrative skills and pays strong attention to detail and accuracy
Previous experience in a health and safety or facilities-based administrative role would be beneficial but is not essential – full training will be provided.
As this role supports all three school sites, the successful candidate will need to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
About you
Essential
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Good IT skills (MS Office, spreadsheets, data systems)
Attention to detail and accuracy
Effective written and verbal communication
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Desirable
Experience in a school or educational setting
Familiarity with AssessNET or other H&S software
Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH Working Safely or equivalent)
Understanding of H&S compliance in a multi-site environment
Experience supporting a Facilities or H&S Manager
Other information
Closing Date: 3rd November 2025
Interviews – TBC
For full details, virtual tours and more information about our school please visit www.chilternwood.bucks.sch.uk
Applications to be completed via My New Term. (Link found on our website)
Chiltern Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory, Enhanced DBS, qualifications and reference checks.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 174 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
- All adult cautions and spent convictions 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). For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance or Ministry of Justice (MOJ) guidance (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
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.
