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Abingdon
Abingdon School
Porter
Posted: 20 October
Offer description

Are you a dependable team player with a can-do attitude Abingdon School is seeking a dedicated Porter to help keep our busy and vibrant school running smoothly.

Location: Abingdon School, OX14 1DE

Job Type: Full Time/Part Time, Permanent

Salary: £29,507 per annum

Closing Date: 3 November 2025

About Us:

The Foundation comprises two schools: Abingdon School and Abingdon Prep School, as well as Abingdon School Enterprises. Abingdon School is a leading independent day and boarding school with more than 1,000 pupils aged 11-18. Currently a boys’ school, it will become co-educational from September 2026.

Abingdon Prep School is a vibrant and warm day preparatory school with around 200 pupils aged 4-13 which has been co-educational since last year. Both Schools are situated in beautiful and extensive grounds, with the senior school in the heart of Abingdon on Thames, just south of Oxford, and the Prep School located a few miles away in nearby Frilford.

Porter - The Role:

Abingdon School is seeking to appoint an approachable, reliable and conscientious candidate to join their friendly and professional team of Porters working at the heart of school operations ensuring the smooth running of the school estate and providing essential support for events.

This is a full-time, all year round role working an average of 40 hours per week on a three week rotating shift pattern ranging from 08:00 start to 23:00 finish. We would consider an application from a candidate wishing to apply for a part-time position.

Porter - Key Responsibilities:

- To open and secure buildings

- To perform portering duties as operational needs demand

- To carry out car park marshalling in support of events

- To take responsibility for the security of the school whilst on duty, ensuring all doors, windows and skylights are locked and reporting any incidents or failings to the head porter

- To escort contractors ensuring all safeguarding procedures are adhered to at all times whilst on duty

- To ensure all school policies and procedures are adhered to in order to promote a professional service at all times

Porter - You:

- Excellent customer service and a helpful, flexible approach

- Good communication skills

- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job

- Ability to work under pressure in a professional and approachable manner

- Conscientious and reliable with the ability to manage/prioritise own workload

- Full driving licence (maximum of 3 penalty points permitted) as the postholder will be required to drive a school vehicle (buggy or van) in this role

- Displays commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion

- Displays a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people

Porter – Benefits:

- You'll get 25 days off paid time off each year plus bank holidays

- Up to 14.1% employer pension contribution

- Abingdon Foundation Death in Service Scheme

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Private healthcare insurance

- We may be able to offer flexible working from home

- Free use of leisure facilities with discounted exercise classes

- Free lunches during term time

- Cycle to work scheme

- Christmas closure days

- Discounted school fees (eligibility criteria apply)

- There are regular staff social events and opportunities to join other staff

- We offer free on-site parking and bike storage for all staff

- We offer a range of online and in-person courses to staff for free including first aid, mental health first aid and health and safety courses

We aim to ensure that our staffing at all levels and in all roles is diverse and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.

Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: 3 November 2025 (midday)

Interview date: 17 November 2025

To submit your application for this Porter opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now

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