School Caretaker (Evening)

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Hampton is one of the country’s leading, most successful and best-resourced independent schools and has been helping boys to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations for over 460 years.

Established over 460 years ago, Hampton is one of the country’s foremost, highest-achieving and best-resourced independent schools. Our community is vibrant, dynamic and happy, making it a wonderful place to teach and learn. Members of the Common Room are talented and hugely supportive of one another and their pupils; they share their love of learning with young people who are bright, intellectually inquisitive and aspirational.

Hampton is a lively, friendly and inclusive School community where we aspire to enable our boys to not only to make sense of the world, but also to want to go out and improve it. Above all, Hamptonians are encouraged and indeed expected to aspire to personal best while supporting those around them with kindness and respect.

Situated on a green-field site in a leafy suburb of South West London, we are fortunate to have 28 acres of playing fields within our spacious grounds. Pupils and staff alike benefit from first-class facilities across all areas of School life. These include a state-of-the-art 3G sportsground, a large and well-appointed Sports Hall, and the remarkable Hammond Theatre for the Performing Arts, along with an excellent library and specialist facilities for Art, Music, Science, Technology, Computer Science and Languages (Modern and Classical). Our older pupils enjoy impressive Sixth Form private study and Careers provision in The Barry Martin Centre.

The Millennium Boat House, shared with our neighbouring girls’ school, Lady Eleanor Holles, has a prime location on the nearby River Thames, and provides the focal point for our popular and successful Boat Club.

Hamptonians’ examination results and university entrance record consistently rank in the top echelon nationally and indeed internationally. Nearly all Hampton leavers go on to undergraduate courses at Russell Group or equivalent universities; around 25 pupils are offered places at Oxford and Cambridge annually, and a significant number move on to global top-10 universities. We annually support pupils who wish to study at universities in North America, some of whom secure academic and/or sporting scholarships.

Hampton’s notably diverse, socially inclusive nature is an especially cherished part of our DNA and we as far from being a stereotypical public school as any setting in the independent sector. Currently, 7% of our boys (around 100 in total) attend on means-tested, free places, many of which are funded by a separate but closely linked educational charity, The Fitzwygram Foundation.

Our alumni network is extremely strong and former pupils (Old Hamptonians - OHs) remain deeply committed to their School, in no small part due to the exceptionally warm and mutually respectful relationships between pupils and colleagues here.

Hampton teaching staff enjoy a range of attractive benefits, including generous holiday provision and salaries enhanced above maintained sector scales. Private health insurance cover is provided, along with free lunches in a dedicated staff dining room, and excellent CPD provision. Subsidised single accommodation within School-owned properties in the local area may also be available for new colleagues. Those with children who meet the Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep School and/or senior school entrance requirements are eligible for substantial fee remission. A reciprocal fee remission arrangement is offered to staff whose daughters meet the entry criteria for our neighbouring girls’ school, Lady Eleanor Holles.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Alongside those joining us from university PGCE courses or as experienced teachers, we recruit talented people from a variety of sectors, including post-doctoral research, universities, industry, and commerce. Successful candidates who are new entrants to the teaching profession are supported towards qualified teacher status (QTS) via an in-post PGCE course offered in conjunction with the University of Buckingham.

Hampton is a highly regarded name on any teaching CV and our School often acts as a professional springboard. Many colleagues have successfully moved on to middle or senior leadership roles; several former members of the Common Room have been appointed as HMC/GSA Heads over recent years.

We are especially proud to have been one of only a handful of schools nationally awarded the ISI's rare 'Significant Strength' endorsement, in recognition of our co-curricular programme and its impact on pupils' wellbeing, behaviour and achievement. Inspectors were struck by the curiosity, enthusiasm and kindness of our boys, and equally impressed by the expertise of Hampton's teaching and support staff.

In September 2026, Hampton and our neighbouring girls' school, Lady Eleanor Holles (LEH), formalised their longstanding partnership, building on decades of close collaboration to create even more opportunities for pupils. This is not a merger — each School retained its own identity,



leadership and governing board - but it aims to bring pupils an enhanced programme of joint clubs, competitions, leadership initiatives and shared facilities. By the end of their Sixth Form years, pupils at both Schools will have forged life-long friendships and developed the confidence to thrive at university and beyond.

A copy of the full ISI report can found on the School website and a summary booklet of the inspection team’s key findings is linked here.

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Hampton is one of the country’s foremost academically selective independent schools and this is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant and successful team in a happy, high-achieving environment.

We are seeking a part time Caretaker, known as a Keeper at Hampton School, to join our friendly and professional team as soon as possible to work the evening shift from 5.00pm – 10.30pm. Well paid and with a range of excellent benefits, this is a unique opportunity to work in an active and rewarding role in a supportive environment.

Hampton’s School Keepers are integral to the smooth running of our busy school. Situated at the heart of the school building, they are responsible for a range of duties and responsibilities across the Hampton Trust site that support day-to-day operations and the security of our schools.

The Evening Keeper will be responsible for providing caretaking services for Hampton School although there may be occasions when they are required to work at one of the School’s other sites.

The role will include general caretaking duties, providing logistical support for the events taking place during the evening as well as general security, health and safety and emergency response works. To be responsible for all site-related matters each evening, including unlocking and locking buildings, liaising with hirers, carrying out caretaking tasks, and completing compliance checks.

The successful candidate will be a friendly team player who gets on well with people and can adapt well to a dynamic and busy school environment.

Hours

This is a tempo parziale, full year role and the required hours are 5.00pm to 10:30pm. Occasionally, Keepers are required to work additional hours to accommodate late event finishes. Additional hours will be agreed in advance wherever possible. There will also be opportunities to work extra hours to cover staff absences, holidays or specific events.

The shift pattern works all year round including Bank Holidays and School holidays for which you should be available to work.

Salary: £31,076 – £33,169 pro-rata commensurate with years’ experience and qualifications. Your annual leave entitlement is 26 working days per academic year (holiday year runs from 1 September to 31 August) plus Founders Day and Bank Holidays. Generous benefits include: free lunch (if working during the day), death-in-service benefit; a Medicash healthcare cash plan; Pension Scheme, personal accident insurance, School fee remission, cycle to work scheme, sports facilities and counselling.

Please note that the above list is not exhaustive and non-contractual benefits are provided at the discretion of the Governors.

We encourage applications as soon as possible however the School reserves the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process.

The responsibilities below outline the key responsibilities of the role and are not exhaustive.

• Manage the site on weekday evenings, working with staff, hirers and contractors as required

• Act as a keyholder and activate and de-activate the School alarm systems

• Carry out routine and ad-hoc maintenance and caretaking tasks as directed by the Estates Manager or his deputies

• Carry out minibus checks as required

• To be available during the course of the lettings and events to:

o Give assistance to the hirer and Events Co-ordinator, relative to the facilities hired

o Ensure the functions are properly conducted in accordance with the Lettings Agreement and the behaviour of the hirer is not detrimental

to the site or facilities

o Carry out any necessary cleaning and tidying of areas within the letting/event agreement

• Carry out any routine maintenance to the School building as required

• In consultation with the Estates Manager, make sure any furniture set ups are completed ahead of Monday morning

• Complete compliance checks as agreed by the Estates Manager or their deputies

• Provide logistical support to the School’s activity programme

• Liaise with the emergency services including calling out if required.

Other Duties

• Raise/lower the School flag as required

• Drive School vehicles when necessary

• Carry out basic visual checks on all School vehicles





• Liaison with School Suppliers for deliveries

• Liaison with management and colleagues within the School as well as parents and the wider School community

• Maintain awareness of all School stopcocks and gas and electricity meters

• Provide support to cleaning staff with designated tasks

• Ensure all duties are performed in accordance with Health and Safety regulations and the School’s Health and Safety Policy

• Undertake training and development as required

• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by The Headmaster and/or Bursar in connection with the above role.

Please note that there may be some changes and additions to the above, which will be discussed before implementation and changes may occur as the post develops.

The Keeper is line-managed on a daily basis by the Estates Manager, who reports to the Deputy Bursar and then the Bursar.

Person Specification:

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills, qualifications and experience.

• A commitment to the paramount importance of safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils

• A customer focused approach and attention to detail are essential combined with a willingness to go the extra mile and a ‘can do’ approach

• Capable of working positively under pressure with a flexible outlook that supports the rest of the team

• A smart appearance, friendly/polite demeanour and good communication skills

• Be flexible and adaptable in order to meet the ever-changing needs and priorities

• The ability and willingness to learn new skills

• A willingness to assist and deal confidently with staff, pupils and visitors to the school

• Excellent administrative skills

• Be organised and methodical in your approach, cheerful, well-presented, work co-operatively within the team and be prepared to assist with whatever appropriate tasks as directed

• Possess good interpersonal skills, be a team player and have the ability to learn quickly and integrate into a busy School

• Competent IT skills to be able to complete mandatory safeguarding and Health and Safety courses online

• Knowledge of Health and Safety working practices or a willingness to learn

• Mental and physical capability and level of fitness to undertake repetitive heavy lifting and moving within the Health and Safety guidelines of the school

• Clean UK Driving Licence.

Training

• Where necessary, to undergo on the job training under the general direction of your line Manager and/or Bursar to increase competence, proficiency and safety awareness

• To attend training outside the school where appropriate to increase competence, proficiency and safety awareness.

Please note that there may be some changes and additions to the above. This document is designed to provide applicants with a flavour of the position and responsibilities. It is not necessarily comprehensive and exhaustive.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK as Sponsorship is not available.

Equal Opportunities

It is the policy of Hampton School Trust to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination in employment on any basis protected by applicable law, including but not limited to race, colour, religious creed, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition or disability. Hampton promotes equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment through positive employment policies and practices.

If any special requirements or access arrangements are required to attend an interview, please inform us.

Offers of employment will be made on merit, suitability of qualifications and experience, in pursuit of our policy of equal opportunities

Safeguarding

The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures at all times. We reserves the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process.

Further details of the Hampton School Trust are available on our websites.

This post involves working with children, it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Please note all appointments are subject to the Hampton School Trust Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure.

The School is legally required to carry out a number of pre-appointment checks which are detailed in the School's Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure. The information you are being asked to provide in this form is required so that the School can comply with those legal obligations should your application be successful. Please note that in order to be considered for a position at the School, you must complete this application form. A curriculum vitae will not be accepted in place of a completed application form.

Hampton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment.

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