Role: Site Welfare and Cleaning Officer

Salary:   £15,983 – 19,481 (FTE £23,656 – £24,027)

Grade: Grade 3

Benefits: Generous pension allowance, free parking

Hours per Week: 25-30 hours , working times to be confirmed

Contract: Permanent, Term time only including 5 INSET days (39 weeks per year) or 52 weeks per year

Reporting to:  Assistant Business Manager

The Organisation

Matthew Arnold is a thriving community school on the outskirts of Oxford looking to appoint a School Counsellor. Matthew Arnold is an oversubscribed inclusive 11-18 school of over 1,300 pupils that serves a mix of urban and rural communities across the west side of Oxford. The school prides itself on being a high achieving school with increasing rates of progress for our disadvantaged students. This has been achieved by focusing on improving outcomes for every student and continuing staff development.

The Role

You will support the school’s estate through cleaning, portering. Events set up and compliance with health and safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect and assemble waste, clean toilets/staff areas, and refill consumables
• Remove graffiti, litter-pick, and clean external pathways, including gritting in winter
• Perform maintenance duties, site inspections, and address repair needs
• Organise equipment/supplies and set up school events
• Maintain cleanliness, audit classrooms, and assist with risk assessments
• Promote health & safety for staff, students, and visitors
• Provide portering support (e.g., mail delivery, furniture moves)
• Respond to maintenance tickets and comply with all policies and procedures

Requirements

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or in a team.
• Knowledge of health & safety, COSHH, and hygiene procedures.
• Relevant cleaning experience (school or professional setting).
• First Aid trained (or willingness to train).
• Clean driving license.
• Customer-focused, professional demeanour.

How to apply:

Please complete the application form on My New Term.   If you have any further questions please contact Jeremiah at hrwest@acertrust.org.uk.