Job Description

The role

Oxford High School is looking for a Caretaker to oversee an effective site facilities service and to provide a safe environment for students, staff and visitors.

As a key member of the Premises team, you will support the Premises Manager with the maintenance of our school sites, ensuring that they are well-kept and maintained to an exceptional standard. This will involve property maintenance, setting up events, ensuring the tidy appearance of the school and assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of the premises, furnishings and grounds.

This is a full-time role, working all year round, for 36 hours per week. There will be a requirement to work early, late and weekend shifts. Please be aware that a degree of flexibility with your working arrangement is required to meet the needs of the busy school calendar.

You will have a sound knowledge of security and emergency procedures, good maintenance skills and experience of providing routine preventative maintenance. You will be able to work effectively on your own initiative, as well as in collaboration with other teams. Your excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to young people, parents, colleagues and external agencies will set you apart.

Working at Oxford High School

Since its foundation over 140 years ago in the heart of Oxford's historic city centre, Oxford High School has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls' education.

As well as our commitment to girls' education, we are committed to investing in our staff's personal development through training and learning initiatives and via the GDST network.

We offer a variety of benefits, which include:

Competitive salaries and pay progression Access to extensive professional development opportunities Training grants for qualifications and self-development Generous pension schemes Free life assurance benefit Free school lunches A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 30th November 2025.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

We reserve the right to interview candidates as applications are made. An early application is therefore strongly advised.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening and online checks will apply to this post.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,171.00 per year

Work Location: In person