Custodian; Security Officer

Overview

Sherborne Schools Group is seeking a trustworthy and committed Custodian. The primary responsibility of the Custodian team is to support the security and welfare of the pupils, staff, residents and visitors to the Sherborne Boys site. The Custodian team provides a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and benevolent service to all members of the School community contributing to a safe and respectful environment.

While their primary place of work will be the Boys School, the postholder will also be expected to contribute to and support initiatives across the wider Sherborne Schools Group. From time to time, they may be required to work at other schools or sites within the Group to meet the needs of the business.

The Custodians are often the first point of contact for any visitors and create the tone and first impressions of the School. The Custodian role covers security (including CCTV operation), key and electronic access control, visitor reception, event support, incident response, parking, and post management.

40 hours per week as per the staff rota. Shift patterns are likely to be 6.30am until 2.30pm or 2.30pm until 10.30pm (less a 30‑minute unpaid break to be taken in accordance with the business demands). Times and hours of work may vary to meet School requirements. The rota operates 5 days out of 7 (to include evening and weekend work) with capacity for weekends off taking into account School requirements.

The post‑holder will be required to work an on call system during the hours of 10.30pm until 6.30am, on a rota basis, being the first point of call during the night cover to attend the School estate in response to alarm activations, incidents and emergencies, relevant to an individual’s employment contract.

£27,164.80 per annum plus an annual on call allowance of £1,606.42.

9.30am on Wednesday 22 July 2026

Wednesday 29 July 2026

Sherborne Schools Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, criminal record check and social media checks. All positions within the schools are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.