Part-time School Caretaker

`We learn not for school but for life'

Oswestry School is an independent, co-educational day & boarding school, with an 11-18 Senior School of c.370 pupils and a 4-11 Prep School of c.120 pupils. The strong ethos of the School is reflected in its strength of pastoral care and sense of community. The School recently underwent inspection, with a very good report. As well as providing a fantastic learning and living environment for young people, Oswestry School offers an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding working environment.

Located in the ancient town of Oswestry in the county of Shropshire, the school was founded in 1407 and, as such, lays claim to being one of the oldest truly independent schools in the country. It is located in a beautiful corner of Shropshire with easy access to the great outdoors as well as good links to the local town of Shrewsbury and the cities of Chester, Manchester and Birmingham.

Part-time School Caretaker

Oswestry School is seeking a part-time School Caretaker to assist with evening facilities hire, event set up, lock-up, on-call security, health and safety/compliance testing and dealing with on-call maintenance issues. Due to the nature of the job applicants must live within the local area and no more than 10 minutes drive away from the school. Salary meets National Living Wage standard.

The working hours are 25 hours per week, working from 5pm to 10pm Monday to Friday with some weekend working on an ad hoc basis as well as on call duties. This role is for a full year (52 weeks).

Closing date for the above position: 12 noon on Thursday 15th May 2025 (please note a CV alone will not be accepted - a school application form must be completed).

The School reserves the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process or not to offer the post.

For further information or an informal discussion about the post and the school, please contact Mr David Jones, Estates Manager at david.jones@oswestryschool.com

For an application form and job description please download this from our website: www.oswestryschool.com/work-with-us or contact HR Administrator, Lesley Ward at recruitment@oswestryschool.com

Oswestry School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Oswestry School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Oswestry School is an independent, co-educational day & boarding school, with an 11-18 Senior School of c.370 pupils and a 4-11 Prep School of c.120 pupils. The strong ethos of the School is reflected in its strength of pastoral care and sense of community. The School recently underwent inspection, with a very good report. As well as providing a fantastic learning and living environment for young people, Oswestry School offers an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding working environment.

Located in the ancient town of Oswestry in the county of Shropshire, the school was founded in 1407 and, as such, lays claim to being one of the oldest truly independent schools in the country. It is located in a beautiful corner of Shropshire with easy access to the great outdoors as well as good links to the local town of Shrewsbury and the cities of Chester, Manchester and Birmingham., Oswestry School is seeking a part-time School Caretaker to assist with evening facilities hire, event set up, lock-up, on-call security, health and safety/compliance testing and dealing with on-call maintenance issues. Due to the nature of the job applicants must live within the local area and no more than 10 minutes drive away from the school. Salary meets National Living Wage standard.