Job Description

Salary

FTE 30,000
Pro Rata 16,000

Contractual hours

20

Basis

Part Time

Region

Banbury

Job category/type

Support Staff

Date posted

29/01/2026

Job reference

REQ004610



At Hanwell Fields Community School, our belief is that innovative, quality teaching lies at the heart of everything we do. We never ask our staff to do anything that does not have a positive impact on pupil outcomes, nor anything we would not do ourselves. We are a hard working inclusive team, where staff at all levels are encouraged to develop themselves and be the best they can be, in a supportive environment that is focused on teacher CPD.

We are currently recruiting for a Caretaker to work with the Site and Facilities Manager to establish, maintain and monitor the provision of a safe, attractive and secure environment for the users of Hanwell Fields Community School. As our site and facilities manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that the School's site is a clean, efficient, safe, and secure place to study and work, providing an optimum environment for our students and staff.

You will bring passion and a strategic mindset to our site and facility functions ensuring that they align with the current and future needs of the School.

This vacancy represents an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious, inclusive organisation that works within the nationally renowned United Learning Trust. We would welcome applications from candidates who are eager to play an important role in the future of our school.

Our Needs:

A safe, secure, and well?maintained school site at all times. Reliable daily locking and securing of the building. Prompt responses to alarm activations and security concerns. Clean and hygienic high?use areas, with flexible support for the cleaning team. Well?kept school grounds, including paths, bins, and outdoor spaces. Regular perimeter and safety checks to identify issues early. Accurate record?keeping for checks, inspections, and maintenance. Support with room setup for events, meetings, and assemblies. Safe handling and storage of chemicals and equipment. Help with receiving deliveries and distributing items around the school. A proactive approach to reporting larger maintenance issues. Someone who can work independently, prioritise tasks, and act quickly when needed. A friendly, dependable presence who supports staff and contributes to the smooth running of the school.

Our offer:

Plenty of opportunities for professional development, within our school and the Trust An individual CPD pathway, to develop practice, and help you reach the next stage in your career, with a free learning platform via Flick Learning. A team culture dedicated to innovative teaching methods and implementing current research An opportunity to work in a charitable organisation that is focused on improving the lives of disadvantaged children; the core value of the Trust is "best in everyone" A competitive salary 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays Enrolment into a contributory pension scheme Popular benefits and rewards programme Healthcare Plan (enrolment after 6 months service) 500 reward referral scheme Free parking A paid personal day off to use as and when you like


At Hanwell Fields we are committed to providing a working environment that promotes the good health and well-being of all its employees, encouraging everyone to have 'Good Days at Work'.

Please visit our school website for further details of how to apply at www.hanwellfieldscommunityschool.org.uk

The closing date for applications is

24

th

February 2026 (

Note

- We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their applications as soon as possible) Hanwell Fields Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work at the School to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and checks with previous employers.