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: 18/02/2026 - may be closed sooner if suitable applicants are found before this date.
As part of our application process, you will be required to complete an application form. This can be requested by emailing [email protected] . 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 [email protected]
You can also request a hard copy of our application form or arrange a visit to our school by calling our School Administrator on 01305 781400.
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What we’ll give you:
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:
- £13.28 per hour
- 15 to 20 hours per week
- 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 to 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.
What you’ll be doing:
- supporting and coordinating all odd job tasks and routine maintenance activities to ensure planned work, reactive breakdowns, and cyclical programs 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 up and doing a Health & 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
Who you are:
- 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 polices
- the role holder is expected to be committed to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken