Job Title: Senior Caretaker (with On-site Accommodation)

Reporting to: Assistant Business Manager

Salary: £28,163 - £30,060

Grade: Grade 7

Hours: The regular shift pattern will be 11am to 7pm during term time and 8am to 4pm during school holidays. There will be late lock ups and weekend openings as additional requirements to support the school operations outside of these hours.

Benefits: Package allowance (Substantial reduction in rent on a 3-bedroom semi-detached house), onsite accommodation), holiday entitlement of 25 days per year plus bank holidays, generous pension scheme, employee assistant scheme and more!

Contract: Permanent, all year round

The School

Matthew Arnold is a thriving community school on the outskirts of Oxford, seeking a Senior Caretaker. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career.

The school is an oversubscribed, inclusive 11-18 institution with 1,300+ pupils, serving urban and rural areas in west Oxford. We pride ourselves on high achievement, particularly for disadvantaged students, driven by continuous staff development.

The Role

We are looking to recruit a well organised and efficient individual to be a member of Matthew Arnolds site team. The role is a key part of the school and supports the Assistant Business Manager maintaining the school site to a high standard. The role undertakes general maintenance and development of the school premises and provides security including locking up the school site including for lettings and events. The role will also include supporting the school’s estate maintenance and compliance with ensuring high health and safety standards.

For those appointed, rent is paid at 8% of salary for this role which is approximately £250 per calendar month.

Requirements

• Current, clean driving licence
• Required to undertake an enhanced DBS check
• Experience of providing a responsive, customer focused service
• Previous experience Handyperson or professional trade experience
• Good numeracy/literacy skills

How to apply

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity , If you have any further questions please contact Jeremiah.

Matthew Arnold School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS certificate will be required.