Caretaker

Bancroft’s, one of the country's leading co-educational day schools, is looking for a permanent Caretaker from April 2026.

The role of Caretaker is responsible for a wide range of duties helping to maintain the fabric of the building as well as providing site security and supporting cover for the busy evenings during which the school has internal and external lettings. The role is an essential link in the smooth running of the Operations Department and requires someone who can work to tight timescales, has a flexible and friendly approach, remains professional at all times, and is a team player. A good level of fitness is required as the nature of the role includes performing physically demanding tasks. The role reports to the Facilities & Operations Manager.

Working Hours

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year. The working hours during term time (34 weeks) are 10:00am to 6:30pm, including an hour unpaid break which includes lunch. The working hours during the school holidays are 8:00am to 4:30pm, including an hour unpaid break which includes lunch.

As the above working pattern is essential to the school operations, the successful candidate will be required to have a level of flexibility. The working pattern will be subject to assessment during the probation period, after which adjustments may be made subject to mutual agreement.

Annual Leave

Holidays for a full-time member of staff are 27 days per year, as well as 8 Bank Holidays. Holidays will need to be agreed by the Facilities and Operations Manager.

Remuneration

The salary range for the role will be £27,500 to £28,390 per annum based on qualifications and experience.

We offer a generous benefits package, including a competitive salary, and have a commitment to supporting ongoing professional development for all of our staff.

Bancroft’s School creates a happy learning environment where bright children are challenged and supported to become the best versions of themselves. Bancroft’s is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. 

For further details on how to apply, please visit bancrofts.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/ or email: recruitment@bancrofts.org

Closing date: 10.00am on Thursday, 19th March 2026.

Interviews: w/c Monday 23rd March 2026.

Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview early applicants should a suitable candidate apply.

Bancroft’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Bancroft’s may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants, and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their applications.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Bancroft’s is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.