Interim Carpenter

Location:  Repton and Repton Prep.

Responsible to:  Facilities Manager

Contract Type:  All year round, fixed term contract for 18 months.

Hours of work: Full-time, 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm.

Required Qualifications: 

Minimum City and Guilds Level 2 carpentry and joinery.

Door fitting experience required.

Fire Door Installation and Maintenance experience would be an advantage.

Driving license.

Salary: £31,000 per annum

Benefits: Generous annual leave allowance - 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays, plus the Christmas close-down (5 days). Employer Pension Scheme and Repton Sports Centre membership

Job Introduction

We are seeking a skilled and proactive individual to join our Maintenance team. This role combines two key responsibilities to ensure the safety and upkeep of our school buildings:

Fire Door Compliance:

Work closely with the Fire Door Manager to deliver a prioritised rolling programme of inspections, repairs, and maintenance across the Repton Estate. Ensure all fire doors meet compliance standards in line with BS8214 and BS9999.

General Maintenance & Joinery:

Support the wider department as required by carrying out joinery and other maintenance tasks. Help maintain the school’s buildings and estate to the highest standards.

For a full description of duties, please view the job description.

Please submit your application online by 19th January 2026.

Should you wish to complete an offline application form, or should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR team via HR@repton.org.uk. 

Main Responsibilities

Inspection, Repair and maintenance of fire doors.

• Deliver a prioritised rolling programme of Fire Door installation and maintenance, as determined by the Fire Door Manager.

• Perform repairs on fire doors, including fixing or replacing damaged door leaves, hinges, seals, and hardware.

• Adjust door frames and hinges to ensure proper alignment and functionality.

• Replace or repair door closers to ensure doors close automatically and latch securely.

• Work with the FM and FDM to input data into the Fire Door Asset Management Register.

Installation

• Install new fire doors in compliance with fire safety regulations and manufacturer specifications under the direction of the FDM.

• Ensure that all installations provide an effective barrier against fire and smoke.

Compliance and Safety

• Ensure all fire doors meet relevant fire safety standards and building codes.

• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and installations for compliance purposes.

• Receive training in Fire Door Installation practices to BM Trada standards delivered by the FDM, in order to become a competent installer. The FDM will retain ultimate responsibility for the programme.

General

Carry out all carpentry and joinery related tasks in the workshop and around the estate including:

• Lock and door repairs.

• First and Second fix.

• Kitchen Installations.

• Furniture repairs.

• Be prepared to carry out on call duties (approximately once every 8 weeks).

About Repton School

Repton is the ancient capital of Mercia, and the School, founded in 1557 from a bequest from Sir John Port of Etwall, was established on the site of a 7th century Anglo-Saxon Benedictine abbey and latterly a 12th century Augustinian priory and the School today incorporates many of the original buildings from the estate.

The School has over one thousand pupils across the Prep and Senior School, making it large enough to achieve excellence in and out of the classroom, yet small enough for individuals to grow and succeed. Repton and Repton Prep have always enjoyed a very close relationship and in 2020, the schools became a through-school.

At Repton Senior, each pupil, whether day or boarding, is a member of a House. Academic standards are high and creative activities, including music, art, drama and design, flourish. The School has a national profile in sport, in particular in football, hockey, cricket and swimming. Our pupils thrive both in and out of the classroom and they develop the skills, qualities and values that will lead to a successful life. 

Repton was one of the first British schools to set up overseas schools with the establishment of Repton School Dubai in 2007, and the development of a community of international schools is key to Repton’s future vision. Currently, Repton has schools in Dubai (2), Abu Dhabi (2), China, and Egypt, with plans to open a further four more over the next few years. Repton also includes five schools in the UK (Repton, Repton Prep, St Wystan’s, Vinehall and Marlborough House) with the ambition to grow its UK family of schools.