Senior Caretaker at Matthew Arnold School

7 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/MAS/87945

Location

Arnolds Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9JE

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£28,163.00 - £30,060.00 Annually (Actual)

Closing Date

11:59pm, 11th Apr 2025

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Matthew Arnold School reserves the right to interview applicants early and close the advert prior to closing date, therefore please apply as soon as possible.

Interview Date(s) Matthew Arnold School reserves the right to interview applicants early and close the advert prior to closing date, therefore please apply as soon as possible.

About this Role

Senior Caretaker (with On-site Accommodation)

Grade 7 (£28,163 - £30,060)

All year round (52 Weeks)

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!

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.

For details and an application form please visit our school website https://www.maschool.org.uk/Our-School/Staff-Vacancies/

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.

Contact Details

  Matthew Howes
  01865862232
  hrwest@acertrust.org.uk

Matthew Arnold School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

Reason for application: Please briefly outline the reasons for your interest in this role and the motivation for applying.
Relevant Skills and Experience: Please write about how you would use your past experience/skills in the role for which you are applying. Please show by giving examples of any experiences, behaviours and skills, how you meet the selection criteria listed for the post. you may use duties in your present or previous jobs and other areas such as temporary, voluntary work, studies or spare time activities.