Porter in Abingdon

Abingdon School has an exciting opportunity for a Porter to join the team.

Location: Abingdon School, OX14 1DE

Job Type: Part- Time, Permanent

Hours of Work: 24 hours per week term time plus

Work Pattern: 07.30 – 16.00 on Thursday, Friday, Saturday (3 days per week)

Salary: £14,941 per annum

Closing date: 14 August 2025 (midday)

About Us:

Abingdon School is a leading independent day and boarding school with more than 1,000 pupils aged 11-18. The School is situated in 35 acres of beautiful grounds in the centre of Abingdon, just south of Oxford.

Porter – The Role:

This is a term time plus role working as part of a team, ensuring the smooth running of the school estate and supporting internal and external events. The Abingdon Foundation sites include Abingdon School, Abingdon Prep School, Tilsley Park and the Boathouse.

Porter – Key Responsibilities:

– To open and secure buildings

– To perform portering duties as operational needs demand. To carry out car park marshalling in support of events

– To take responsibility for the security of the school whilst on duty, ensuring all doors, windows and skylights are locked and reporting any incidents or failings to the head porter

– To support functions and external lettings, acting as a point of contact for staff, pupils, parents and visitors and assisting where necessary with the setting up of rooms and signage

– To be part of the emergency response team

– To escort contractors ensuring all safeguarding procedures are adhered to at all times whilst on duty

Porter – You:

– Excellent customer service and a helpful, flexible approach

– Good communication skills

– Ability to meet the physical demands of the job

– Ability to work under pressure in a professional and approachable manner Conscientious and reliable with the ability to manage/prioritise own workload

– Full driving licence (a maximum of 3 penalty points permitted) as the postholder will be required to drive a school vehicle (buggy or van) in this role

– Displays commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion

– Displays a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people

– Values and respects the views and needs of children and young people

Porter – Benefits:

– Up to 14.1% employer pension contribution

– Private healthcare insurance

– Free use of leisure facilities with discounted exercise classes

– Free lunches during term time

– Christmas closure days

Application Process:

We recognise the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to ensure that our staffing at all levels and in all roles is diverse and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.

Closing date: 14 August 2025 (midday)

Interview date: 26 August 2025

Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

To submit your application for this Porter opportunity, please click ‘Apply\’ now!