Caretaker

Matthew Arnold School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9JE

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,709.00 - £30,023.00 Annually (Actual)

Caretaker job summary

Job Title: Caretaker
Reports To: Assistant Business Manager
Salary: £27,709 - £30,023
Grade: Grade 6
Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

The School

Matthew Arnold School is a successful and inclusive secondary school in Oxford, educating students aged 11 to 18. As part of Acer Trust, we are committed to delivering an ambitious and enriching education that enables every student to achieve their full potential.

The Role

Matthew Arnold School is seeking a proactive and reliable Caretaker to join our Site Team. Working under the direction of the Site Supervisor and Assistant Business Manager, you will support the day-to-day operation of the school site, including security, maintenance, repairs, health and safety compliance, contractor supervision and general site upkeep. You will help ensure our facilities remain safe, secure and well-maintained throughout the year.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain site security, including opening and closing buildings, security checks and alarm response.
• Carry out general maintenance, repairs and minor improvement works across the school.
• Inspect buildings, equipment and grounds, identifying and addressing maintenance and safety issues.
• Keep the site clean, safe and well-presented through cleaning, waste management, grounds maintenance and winter gritting.
• Support health and safety compliance, including fire safety procedures, equipment checks and record keeping.
• Assist with deliveries, room setups, furniture moves and day-to-day site operations.
• Liaise with and monitor contractors, ensuring work is completed safely and to the required standard.
• Contribute to a safe, welcoming and efficient environment for students, staff, visitors and the wider school community.

Requirements

• Practical maintenance, caretaking or site management experience.
• Good DIY skills and a basic understanding of building maintenance.
• Strong awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organised, proactive and able to prioritise workloads.
• Good communication skills and a commitment to high standards of service.

How to Apply

To be considered for this opportunity, please complete the application form via My New Term. For an informal discussion or any questions about the role, please contact Jeremiah at hrwest@acertrust.org.uk.

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Matthew Arnold School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1255 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Matthew Arnold School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/matthew-arnold-school-oxford

Matthew Arnold is a popular and successful school on the edge of Oxford with an excellent local reputation. We are focussed on improving outcomes for every student and are committed to staff development to support this.
The school is part of the Acer Trust family of schools so there is opportunity to share expertise and experiences and enjoy professional development with more than one school. Our induction programmes give strong support to NQTs.
We offer defined-benefit public sector pension schemes (Teachers Pension, Local Government Pension Scheme), a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, good bus links, car and cycle parking.

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