Caretaker (Live-In)

Stephen Freeman Primary School, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7BZ

34 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 August 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: £28,062.00 - £28,882.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 5 (£25,583 - £26,403 pro rata), plus shift allowance of £2,479.60

Caretaker (Live-In) job summary

This is a key role in ensuring the smooth operation, security and upkeep of our school site. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high standards across the school buildings and grounds while helping to create an environment that supports learning and wellbeing.

Accommodation Requirement

This is a live-in position. The successful applicant will be required to reside in the school's on-site caretaker bungalow as a condition of employment. The accommodation supports the operational and security needs of the school, including providing emergency access to the site when required.

The accommodation comprises:

• A 3-bedroom bungalow
• 1 bathroom
• Private gardens
• Located within the school grounds
• Reduced rental cost of 15% of gross salary (approximately £350 per month)

Key Responsibilities

• General maintenance, including minor repairs, decorating and grounds maintenance.
• Security duties, including opening and closing the school, monitoring fire safety equipment and responding to alarms or emergencies.
• Ensuring the site is safe, clean and compliant with health and safety regulations.
• Coordinating deliveries and supervising cleaning staff.
• Supporting the overall ethos and aims of the school community.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in caretaking, facilities management or a similar role.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths or equivalent).
• Knowledge of health and safety practices, including manual handling and COSHH.
• Willingness and ability to occupy the on-site caretaker bungalow as part of the role.

Additional Benefits

• Holiday entitlement of at least 25 days per year, increasing with continuous service.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The opportunity to play a vital role in the success and safety of our school community.

Join us and become an integral part of Stephen Freeman Primary School's community as our Caretaker (Live-In).

Applications

Previous applicants need not apply

Interested applicants are welcome to arrange a conversation about the post with School Business Manager, Lou Gee on sbm@stephen-freeman.school

Please note that we reserve the right to shortlist and interview on receipt of applications so early applications are encouraged.

Ridgeway Education Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff working in all its schools to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS, references and pre-employment safeguarding checks.  The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining a post. All cases are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.  

To view our Safeguarding policy, please visit our website: Safeguarding - Ridgeway Education Trust

Please be aware that you will be required to bring proof of right to work in the UK and photographic ID, as applicable, to interview and online searches may be made for shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks.

Ridgeway Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

The RET Charter describes our vision for Ridgeway Education Trust and the priority we give to the development of our staff team is illustrated in the RET Staff Charter. Our staff tell us that the Trust is a supportive and motivational place to work, with real attention paid to staff wellbeing, workload and professional development. Further information about our Trust can be found on our website: https://www.ridgewayeducationtrust.co.uk

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 Stephen Freeman Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 450 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Stephen Freeman Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stephen-freeman-primary-school

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