Painter and Decorator

Location: Repton School

Contract Type: Permanent, All year round

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £29,500 per annum

Repton School is seeking a Painter and Decorator who will be part of a team employed to maintain, repair and refurbish the School buildings on both sites throughout the year. The job will be wide and varied and it is anticipated that it may change over time. Due to the nature of the school business, there may be a requirement for some weekend working on a rota basis to provide emergency cover for the department (currently 1 in 12 weeks).

Please note that all duties undertaken by the post-holder must be carried out efficiently, effectively, within deadlines and to standards acceptable to the School’s management team.

Please see for list of duties and responsibilities.

Please submit your application online by 17 July 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 View email address on tes.com .

Main Responsibilities:

General Duties

• To carry out decorations and all associated repairs works, such as making good of ceilings, walls, floors, woodwork, fittings etc. (excluding electrical items).

• To assist others (of similar or different trades) as required.

• To work efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision.

• To ensure that all work is undertaken to the correct standard and completed in accordance with all relevant codes of practice, regulations and general health and safety requirements.

• To decorate to a high standard including correct preparation, product selection and application.

• To conduct general ‘making good’ in preparation for decorating, to enable a high-quality finish.

• To conduct general repairs works such as basic carpentry, basic plaster repairs etc.

• To conduct Artex repairs as necessary.

• To work flexibly in accordance with the changing requirements and needs of the School.

Health and Safety

• To monitor and report any Health and Safety issues identified during visits to allocated areas, or any other School area and to ensure relevant action is taken.

• To remain up-to-date with all appropriate practices and regulatory requirements within your allocated areas of responsibility and to undertake duties in line with established School practices and protocols.

• To undertake appropriate training to ensure that skills remain up-to-date and proportionate with the first-class service required for this role.

• To, at all times, carry out duties in a safe manner, so as not to endanger the post-holder or others. If the post-holder considers something is unsafe or likely to cause injury or ill health, they must report it to the Maintenance Supervisor. The post-holder should read and understand the School Health and Safety Policy.

The Ideal Candidate:

Education and Qualifications

• City and guilds level 2 or time served in Painter and Decorating or equivalent Qualification

• Full clean driving license

Personal Qualities

• Experience working within the historic environment is desirable.

• To have the ability to manage their own time effectively and to prioritise work.

• Be able work alone and as part of a team. Have the ability to respect and value the different experiences, ideas and backgrounds of others. Be prepared to assist colleagues in a willing and positive manner including assisting with other duties as required.

• Be polite, professional, and friendly at all times with pupils and colleagues.

• Awareness of and adherence to safety procedures and regulations.

• Have a can-do attitude and a drive for continuous improvement in all areas of work.

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.