Premises Officer

Hours: 32.5 hours per week. Mon - Fri - 7.00 - 10.00 am / 3
-6.30pm.

Closing Date: 07/09/2026 at 12:00

Reference: Pri/26/341667

Chesnut Lodge is a highly regarded, vibrant community special school in Widnes. We cater for pupils aged 2-16 with complex physical, medical, and learning difficulties. Our school is a safe, secure, and incredibly positive environment where our staff work together to create happy memories and foster independence for all of our learners.

We are seeking a dedicated, proactive, and versatile School Premises Officer / Caretaker to join our team. In this essential role, you will be the custodian of our school—ensuring our buildings and grounds remain safe, warm, clean, and welcoming for our pupils, staff, and visitors.

You do not need to have worked in a special school before, but you must share our absolute commitment to safeguarding and the well-being of our pupils. We are looking for someone who:

• Is handy, practical, and comfortable undertaking minor repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Has a strong eye for detail regarding health and safety, COSHH, and site security.
• Is reliable, flexible, and enjoys being part of a warm, supportive school community.
• Is flexible and supportive of our community ethos

• Flexible working conditions – hours of work are negotiable.
• The opportunity to work in a unique, uplifting educational setting where your work directly impacts the daily lives of extraordinary young people.
• A supportive, welcoming staff team.

Chesnut Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications: 7 th September 2026 m

Interviews: Week beginning 14 th September 2026

Halton Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.