At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our schools safe and beautiful while supporting a vibrant learning environment.
- Company: Join the TEACH Poole Multi-Academy Trust, known for its outstanding schools.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, excellent pension contributions, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours, beautiful grounds, and a commitment to staff well-being.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a fun, supportive team.
- Qualifications: A can-do attitude and skills in maintenance or craftsmanship are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 15458 - 16768 £ per year.
Salary Grade F (Point 12 - 17) £28,598 - £31,022 pro-rata (Actual Salary £15,458.38 - £16,768.65)
20 hours per week - 52 weeks per year
Shift Pattern:
- Week one: 7:00 am - 11:00 am
- Week two: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Permanent - required ASAP
The TEACH Poole Multi Academy Trust was formed in April 2015. All four of our wonderful schools are graded as good or outstanding schools by Ofsted. We are extremely popular, over-subscribed, forward-thinking schools with supportive staff and fantastic children.
The successful candidate will:
- Work within the Estates team to keep the school safe for our children and staff
- Be responsible for maintaining the high standards of safety and appearance of the school and its grounds on a daily basis
- Undertake general maintenance and work around the school to a high standard
- Be responsible for locking and unlocking and the security of the school grounds
If you:
- Are keen, well organised and hard working
- Work well in a team
- Are able to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
- Have experience or skills in general maintenance or craftsmanship
- A can-do attitude to overcoming obstacles
- Preparedness to go above and beyond
- Resilience and stamina
We can offer you:
- Fun, friendly and supportive staff who get on well together
- Rights’ Respecting pupils with excellent attitudes to learning and outstanding behaviour
- Superb opportunities and specialist training for career professional development within our Trust
- A fantastic induction programme
- Enviable support at all levels, and a proactive approach to staff well-being, work-life balance and care for each person as an individual, including the ability to take time off during term time
- Beautiful school grounds and welcoming learning environments
- Highly competitive rates of pay and excellent pension contributions by the Trust.
Experience of working within a school in a role such as this is desirable, but not essential.
Closing date: 22nd June 2026
These schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous checks will be undertaken of the successful applicant’s background credentials including an enhanced DBS check. Online searches will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. Suitability to work with children will be explored at interview.
Personal information provided by candidates will be securely filed electronically and password protected, with paper copies locked in filing cabinets in a locked office. They will not be released to third parties outside the school without the consent of the person concerned, except where there is a legal requirement to do so. If the application does not proceed, the data will be securely disposed of after 6 months. Any concerns regarding data gathered in the recruitment process should be directed to the Data Manager - Hayley Hemmings at h.hemmings@teachpoole.com.
TEACH Poole is committed to Equal Opportunities.
Caretaker in Poole employer: Teach Poole
TEACH Poole Multi-Academy Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment across its four outstanding schools. With a strong focus on staff well-being, professional development, and a commitment to maintaining high standards, employees can thrive in their roles while contributing to the safety and success of our students. The Trust provides competitive pay, excellent pension contributions, and a proactive approach to work-life balance, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful employment in education.
