Oxon is a large primary school with approximately 420 children on roll.  It is situated on the western side of Shrewsbury in an area that has seen a considerable number of new houses built in the last thirty years.  Over that time the school has grown from two classes to fourteen classes.  For the last fourteen years the school has been close to capacity.

Our school is a lively and successful organisation, full details about the school can be found within our website.  The school underwent an Ofsted inspection in June 2023 and was judged to 'continue to be an outstanding school' this followed the 'outstanding' judgement in May 2016.   A link to the full report can be found on the school website.

At Oxon we have a major commitment to high standards in all areas of the curriculum and across school life.  We believe that the culture of teamwork and mutual support is a vital element in achieving success.  The school has a detailed induction process for new staff.

All vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such all applicants who are appointed to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This check will include details of cautions, reprimands or warnings, as well as convictions and non-conviction information. Once provisionally appointed, the successful applicant(s) may also be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure at predetermined intervals during the course of their employment whilst in this post.

If you wish to apply for more than one post (if applicable), please state which posts you are applying for on the application form.

Please send completed application forms directly to school by email, hand delivered or post by the closing date and time stated on the job adverts.

 Current Vacancy

Cleaning Assistant – 6.25 hours per week

Grade 1 (SCP 3)

£12.85 per hour

Monday – Friday

5.30am – 6.45am or 8.45am – 10.00am

Term Time Contract

(additional hours required in holidays for deep cleaning)

Position required ASAP

We are seeking to recruit a reliable Cleaning Assistant who will be able to work independently and contribute positively to a small, dedicated team who are responsible for maintaining high cleanliness standards across the school site.

The role would be Monday – Friday, Term time contract, plus additional hours to allow for deep cleaning to be agreed. Hours are either 5.30am – 6.45am or 8.45am – 10.00am and will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will take pride in their work to ensure a clean, safe and well-presented environment for pupils, staff and visitors. Ideally, you will have experience in a commercial or school cleaning role, be able to use cleaning products and equipment safely and have an awareness of Health & Safety/COSHH guidance. However, full training will be provided.