Join Our Team as a School Caretaker!
Basic Salary: £26,402
Contract: Full-time - 37.5 hours per week
Location: Banbury, Oxon
Benefits: Enjoy 30 days of Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service), Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, and Medical Cash Plan
Opening Date: September 2026
Are you ready to be part of a supportive and nurturing community dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for its pupils? If so, our new school in Banbury is the perfect place for you to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people.
About Our School
Located in the heart of Banbury, our school is designed to accommodate up to 60 pupils aged 5 to 18 years with a range of complex needs. We pride ourselves on creating a safe and supportive environment where every child feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our holistic approach ensures that academic progress goes hand-in-hand with emotional wellbeing and personal growth.
As part of the Polaris Community, we are committed to improving the lives of young people across the UK. Our schools are consistently rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and we have been passionately serving our communities for over 30 years.
Your Role and Responsibilities
* Maintain clean, safe, and secure school premises, including buildings and grounds.
* Perform cleaning, handy person activities, routine maintenance, and minor repairs.
* Supervise school cleaning staff to ensure high standards are met.
* Promote health and safety throughout the school environment.
* Handle porterage duties, such as moving furniture and equipment.
* Report any maintenance issues to the Head Teacher promptly.
* Conduct small repairs and DIY projects as needed.
* Coordinate larger repairs and obtain quotes from contractors.
* Carry out daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties, including litter picking.
* Respond to emergency cleaning needs, such as gritting and spillages.
* Organize an annual deep clean of key areas within the school.
* Manage cleaning tools and products, ensuring good stock levels.
* Act as the main key holder, maintaining the security of the premises.
* Lock and unlock the school as required, including out-of-hours.
* Conduct regular checks of security systems and report any issues.
* Advise the Head Teacher on matters related to school security and safety.
* Perform regular health and safety checks and report findings.
* Ensure safe access to the school during cold weather conditions.
What We’re Looking For
* Previous experience in property maintenance or caretaking, preferably in a school setting.
* Experience with building maintenance and security systems.
* Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
* Basic DIY skills and good interpersonal abilities.
* Literacy and numeracy skills to effectively communicate and document tasks.
* Ability to work in an environment with SEMH children.
* Willingness to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (cost covered by Polaris).
* A valid UK driving licence and access to transport.
Join us in creating a safe and inspiring environment for our students! The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, with costs covered by Polaris.
At Polaris, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.