School Caretaker at Arbour School

About the role

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role.

This role is based at our Dorchester site but may involve support at our other site in Weymouth.

Closing date: 26 June 2026 - may be closed sooner if suitable applicants are found before this date.

We will ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

• £13.78 per hour.
• 15 to 20 hours per week, can be discussed at interview.
• The position is term-time only, although there is a possibility for occasional hours in school holidays. The shift start/finish times are negotiable and will be discussed at the interview.
• Contributory pension scheme if the earning threshold is met.
• Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7.
• Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits, including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.
• A generous referral scheme.

Arbour House School is an independent SEN school with split sites – Lower and Upper, based in Weymouth and Dorchester for young people aged 6-18 with complex social, communication, and learning needs.

We provide a bespoke, creative, and stimulating curriculum with a particular focus on developing independent living skills and real-life learning. We aim to support our pupils to achieve their full potential, contribute to their communities, gain meaningful employment, or progress to further education.

Arbour House has been rated overall ‘Outstanding’ in our June 2025 Ofsted Inspection.

• Supporting and coordinating all odd job tasks and routine maintenance activities to ensure planned work, reactive breakdowns, and cyclical programmes are delivered.
• Coordinate with external contractors and liaise with our central estates department.
• You will oversee the premises to ensure they meet compliant Health and Safety standards and perform basic upkeep of the external grounds.
• Maintain and manage accurate health and safety compliance records, such as water temperature checks, emergency lights, fire alarms, etc.
• Supporting with keyholding responsibilities and being able to respond to out-of-hours callouts from the school.
• Maintain the surrounding grounds and vegetation.
• Providing support to our other site in Weymouth may be required.
• The position is term-time only, although there is a possibility for occasional hours in school holidays. Opening and doing a Health and Safety check in the morning, then doing any repairs and locking up in the evening. The shift start/finish times are negotiable and will be discussed at the interview.

• It is essential that you have experience with odd job tasks and are able and willing to undertake these.
• Relevant trade qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• The post holder will have the ability to effectively communicate sensitively with all staff as well as students with Special Educational Needs.
• Flexibility to work as needed and a good team player.
• Be proficient in the basic use of Microsoft Office / accessing and sending emails, and web browsing.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The role will be exposed to sensitive information; therefore, the role holder is expected to always maintain levels of confidentiality in line with all policies.
• The role holder is expected to be committed to equal opportunities and to promote non‑discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.

Potens is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and young people within our education facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust safeguarding checks prior to appointment, including enhanced DBS, a minimum of two satisfactory and verified references, and online profile checks.

We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our teams representing the communities and people we support. Here at Potens, you’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live independently, healthier, happier lives and doing our part to make a better working environment where all feel welcome and supported.