Caretaker

Heyford Park School, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 5HD

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 October 2025

• Closing date

  20 September 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  10 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £8,238.00 - £8,368.00 Annually (Actual) FTE is £24,404 - £24,790

Caretaker job summary

School Caretaker

15 hours per week

07:00 - 10:00 or 15:30 - 18:30 ( rota based)

Job Title: Caretaker (Two-Site Role)

Reports to: School Business Manager

Location: Officer's Mess and Specialism Campus

Job Purpose

To ensure the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of two school sites by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, security, maintenance, and compliance. The Caretaker will play a key role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

Site Security & Access

• Open and lock school buildings across both sites according to the agreed schedule.

• Ensure the premises are safe, secure, and alarm systems are managed effectively.

• Respond to call-outs and emergencies as required - out of hours

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Carry out routine health and safety checks, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, water testing, and playground equipment.

• Maintain accurate records of compliance checks in line with statutory requirements.

• Ensure safe storage of cleaning and maintenance materials, following COSHH regulations.

General Maintenance & Repairs

• Undertake basic repairs, maintenance, and decoration to keep the premises in good order.

• Report major defects or hazards to management promptly.

• Ensure outdoor areas, paths, and playgrounds are clean, safe, and well maintained.

Waste Management & Cleaning Support

• Manage the collection, recycling, and disposal of waste across both sites.

• Support cleaning staff when required and ensure standards are maintained.

• Ensure stock levels of cleaning and maintenance supplies are monitored and replenished.

Contractor & Service Management

• Supervise contractors on site to ensure safe working practices and quality of work.

• Liaise with suppliers and service providers to support planned and reactive maintenance.

• Monitor and report on contractor performance.

Other Duties

• Support school events with site preparation and set-up.

• Act as a keyholder and respond to out-of-hours emergencies.

• Undertake any other duties within the scope of the role as directed by the line manager.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience in a caretaking, site management, or facilities role.

• Practical skills in general maintenance (basic plumbing, joinery, painting, etc.).

• Understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance checks.

• Ability to manage workload across two sites.

• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.

• Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a school or educational setting.

• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

• Relevant health & safety training (e.g., COSHH, First Aid, Fire Safety).

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 Heyford Park School

• School type: Free School, ages 3 to 19
• Education phase: Through
• School size: 655 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Heyford Park School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heyford-park-school

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