Caretaker Work, Jobs in Oxford (with Salaries)

Caretaker/ Gardener
GDST —Oxford
- £27,171 a year
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- Communication skills
- School
Caretaker
Abingdon and Witney College —Abingdon
- £25,458 - £26,290 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Communication skills
Caretaker
Zero Corp —High Wycombe
- £27,345.76 a year
- Full-time
- Care experience
- Maintenance
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
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School Caretaker
The Eight Group —Newbury
- From £25,000 a year
- Temporary
- Maintenance
- Organisational skills
- In-person
Quick apply
Premises Assistant
Anthem Schools Trust —Oxford
- £25,185 - £30,518 a year
- Weekend availability
- School
Apprentice Caretaker
THOMAS HICKMAN SCHOOL —Aylesbury
- £15,434 - £24,521 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- School
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
5d
Interim Youth Work Manager
Didcot TRAIN - inspiring young people —Didcot
- £36,640 a year
- Temporary
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
10d
Evening Caretaker - Buckingham Primary School
Buckinghamshire Council —Buckingham
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- School
1d
Casual Assistant Caretaker - The Kennet Federation
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Travel
- Communication skills
Bank Kitchen Assistant
Bridge House —Thames Valley
- £13 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Compliance Officer (Property)
Launchpad —Reading
- £26,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Driving
- Travel

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Caretaker/ Gardener
GDST —Oxford
Hold a driving licence (desirable). The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be…
£27,171 a year
Caretaker
Abingdon and Witney College —Abingdon
We will be checking for any publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people or…
£25,458 - £26,290 a year

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Caretaker/ Gardener

GDST -
Oxford

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£27,171 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Maintenance
Gardening
Communication skills

Full job description

Employer

Oxford High School - GDST

Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time

Contract Length

Permanent

Salary

£27,171 plus benefits.

Posted

24th June 2026

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Expires

5th August 2026 11:59 PM

Contract Type

Permanent

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Job ID

1562292

Job Reference

CGJUNE26

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Contract Type :Permanent
Contract Length: Permanent
Job ID: 1562292

Required: June 2026

Contract Term: Permanent

Competitive Salary plus benefits: £27,171.00

Working Pattern: Full time, all year round, 36 hour week, working five days out of the seven. There will be a requirement to work early, late and occasional weekend shifts. Hours will vary due to lettings and events and may include week and weekend days.

Please be aware that a degree of flexibility with your working arrangements is required to meet the needs of the busy school calendar.

Oxford High School is seeking a reliable, proactive and hardworking Caretaker/Gardener to help maintain our school premises and grounds to a high standard. This role is essential in ensuring a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

Site & Security

Assist in the security of the school premises, including locking/unlocking buildings and monitoring alarms and surveillance systems.

Ensure external areas, gym and swimming pool are secure when not in use.

Support the maintenance of access systems, locks and keys.

Premises Maintenance

Carry out general repairs and maintenance to buildings, furniture and equipment.

Support planned preventative maintenance and respond promptly to emergency repairs.

Assist with monitoring heating, lighting, water systems, fire alarms and other site services.

Help maintain records relating to safety checks and inspections.

Grounds & Gardening

Maintain landscaped areas, lawns, hedges, planted areas and sports fields across all school sites.

Carry out mowing, pruning, planting, watering, weeding and seasonal garden maintenance.

Keep school grounds free from litter and vegetation debris.

Maintain gardening equipment and report faulty tools or machinery.

Assist in designing and developing attractive planting schemes.

Health & Safety

Follow all health and safety procedures and risk assessments.

Assist with fire safety checks, evacuation procedures and site safety routines.

Support waste management and site cleanliness.

Provide emergency first aid if qualified.

General Duties

Assist with porterage, deliveries and room setups for school events.

Support school functions, lettings and open days when required.

Maintain positive working relationships with staff, pupils, parents and contractors.

Opportunity to assist with minibus driving following appropriate training.

About You

The successful candidate will:

Have practical maintenance and gardening experience.

Be organised, dependable and able to work independently.

Take pride in maintaining high standards across the school environment.

Have good communication and teamwork skills.

Be flexible to support occasional evening or weekend requirements.

Hold a driving licence (desirable).

About Oxford High School:

Since its foundation over 150 years ago in the heart of Oxford’s historic city centre, Oxford High School GDST has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls’ education.

Today, Oxford High School is a happy and vibrant place to work. 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 Girls’ Day School Trust network.

Benefits:

As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, the leading and largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, we offer a variety of benefits, which include:

Competitive salaries and pay progression
Access to extensive professional development opportunities
Training grants for qualifications
Generous pension schemes
Free life assurance benefit
Free school lunches
A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
A Cycle to Work scheme
Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Application Details:

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

Closing Date: 2359 Wednesday 5th August 2026

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to interview candidates as applications are received; please note that the vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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