Caretaker​/Handyperson - St Osmund's CE Middle School

St. Osmund's C.E. Middle School is an over-subscribed Middle School for Years 5 - 8, located in the thriving county town of Dorchester. The school is proudly part of the Wessex Multi Academy Trust and is Ofsted Good in all areas (2022). The school was recently SIAMS inspected and received a strong report (2026).

We are a Church of England School built upon the Christian values of hope, community, respect and love.

We are seeking to appoint a second part time caretaker/handyperson to join us as soon as possible.

The main duties will include supporting the Site Manager in general maintenance of the site, keeping the site clean and safe, dealing with deliveries to the school and distributing them accordingly. The successful candidate will also assist with overseeing the school holiday tasks.

The days and hours worked during the holidays are arranged with the Site Manager.

We are able to offer whole days of working across 4 days - one of these days will be a Friday or split shifts across the week for five days.

We are looking for a candidate with a keen eye for detail and a can-do approach to work.

• A Christian vision and values which underpin all our work,
• Pupils who are motivated and love their school,
• A safe school where young people and staff feel that they belong,
• First middle school nationally to become a When the Adults Change Partner School,
• A relationships policy which secures good behaviour for learning,
• A living and breathing celebration of diversity in all school life,
• Staff who work collaboratively to allow all pupils to achieve their potential, contributing positively to the world,
• Eco-Schools Green Flag (with Distinction)
• Fantastic resources, buildings and grounds which form a stimulating working environment,
• A happy school where a sense of humour is welcomed!

Closing date Monday 7th September, interviews to be held Tuesday 15th September.

Visits to the school are encouraged, please call to make an appointment to arrange a time when the site manager will tour you. Planned tours are taking place on Thursday 3rd & Friday 4th September at 10am and 2pm.

An information pack can be found here:
Recruitment pack