School Caretaker Achieving Secondary Academy

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent (Shift-Pattern Framework)

Salary: Paid to scale (Support Staff Framework)

A premier, high‑achieving Secondary Academy in Bournemouth is seeking a professional, adaptable, and highly organized school caretaker to join their dedicated site operations team. This is a hands‑on, vital operational support role that directly impacts the daily running, safety, and security of the school site.

• Execute general building maintenance tasks (minor carpentry, basic plumbing, painting, glazing repairs).
• Conduct routine statutory safety monitoring (water temperature testing, fire door checks, playground safety logs).
• Keep campus clean and hazard‑free.
• Assist with event setups, manage incoming site deliveries, and monitor cleaning supply inventories.
• Respond efficiently to reactive maintenance requests logged via the school's digital tracking database.
• Support communication with the Site Manager, teaching staff, and external groups, ensuring reliable service at all times.
• Balance physical fabric repairs across a large campus with real‑time compliance logging and porterage requests.

• Previous experience in building maintenance, caretaking, porterage, or a relevant practical trade discipline.
• Strong practical maintenance skills (DIY, painting, minor carpentry/plumbing fixes).
• Good understanding of basic health and safety protocols and safe manual handling frameworks.
• Basic IT literacy, able to check email registers and update maintenance tickets on digital dashboards.
• Ability to work effectively and flexibly across a rotating shift pattern (including early mornings and evenings).