School Caretaker

Location
:
Arbour House Lower School, Weymouth.

Contract Type
:
Full Time

Closing Date
: 16 February 2026

Salary
: £12.95 per hour weekdays and £13.20 at weekends

We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for a School Caretaker.
Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role. This role will involve working across two sites, our Lower School in Weymouth and our Upper School in Dorchester.

Closing date: 22/01/2026 - may be closed sooner if suitable applicants are found before this date.
Please be advised that that school is currently on Christmas break, applications will be reviewed once we reopen 5 th Jan 2026.

As part of our application process, you will be required to complete an application form. This can be requested by emailing . Alternatively, please use the link below to visit our website. From there, you will be able to download the application form to complete. Once you have completed the application form, please return it to .

You can also request a hard copy of our application form or arrange a visit to our school by calling our School Administrator on

• £12.95 per hour weekdays and £13.20 at weekends.
• 15 to 20 hours per week.
• The position is term‑time only, with occasional hours in school holidays. Shift start/finish times are negotiable and will be discussed at interview.
• Contributory pension scheme if threshold met.
• Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7.
• Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits, including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.

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.

• 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.
• 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, with occasional hours in school holidays. Opening up and doing a Health & Safety check in the morning, then doing any repairs and locking up in the evening. Shift start/finish times are negotiable and will be discussed at interview.

• Experience with odd job tasks and willingness to undertake them.
• Ability to communicate sensitively with all staff and students with Special Educational Needs.
• Flexibility to work as needed and a good team player.
• Proficiency in basic use of Microsoft Office, email, and web browsing.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in line with policies when exposed to sensitive information.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and promotion of non‑discriminatory practices.

Potens is a national provider of health, social and education services with over 35 years’ experience. Our employees are the driving force behind the fantastic care and support delivered to hundreds of adults and children across the UK. We work to empower those we support, aiming to give them a voice and achieve their goals. We seek committed, proactive and passionate people to join us.

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 if required.

We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of having teams that represent the communities we support. Here at Potens, you’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by a shared purpose.