Caretaker XS1.2
The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ETThis job expired on 27 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Full-time. 37 hours per week contract, and includes school holidays in addition to term time.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,404 with possible increments to £24,790
Pay scale
- Grade 4
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a caretaker to join our school Site Team. The successful applicant will work under the supervision of the Site Manager. Duties and responsibilities will be varied, and will include overall site security, safety and tidiness, assisting with repairs and maintenance, distribution of deliveries, and maintaining supplies, consumables and cleanliness in toilets. You will usually work under supervision, and will have defined processes and procedures to follow.
We require someone:
- With previous experience of health and safety procedures and/or supervision of premises.
- Who is a team player, willing to help with a wide range of duties and activities that fall under the job description.
- With a basic level of IT skills, as maintaining electronic records is a key part of the job.
- Physically fit, as the job involves lifting and carrying, and you will be working on your feet for the majority of the day.
Handyperson skills such as experience in using a range of tools, and simple painting and decorating would be an advantage.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- A friendly and supportive working environment, with supervision and training.
- The opportunity to build on existing skills and knowledge, working as part of a Multi Academy Trust, with internal opportunities for career progression.
- A generous pension scheme, on-site nursery, and discounted local gym membership.
If you have any queries about the post please contact: Anna Saunders, School Business Manager, by emailing asaunders@thomas-hardye.net.
Further information about the job
Please send a letter of application together with a completed application form to Mrs Anita Pullen, Headteacher’s PA (apullen@thomas-hardye.net) by the deadline, Sunday 27th July.
You will be contacted only if you are shortlisted for interview.
Wessex MAT will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Wessex MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Wessex MAT recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. The Trust values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. The Trust supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 Wessex MAT welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements. The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Thomas Hardye School is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
About The Thomas Hardye School
- School type
- Academy, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 2051 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Thomas Hardye School website
- Email address
- apullen@thomas-hardye.net
- Phone number
- 01305 266064
We require an outstanding Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Co-ordinator to join a large team working to support students with additional needs at the Thomas Hardye School.
We can offer excellent working conditions, a supportive environment and plenty of opportunity for further development at one of the most successful comprehensive schools in the country. The superb facilities include an on-site nursery, a sports complex with company membership for staff.
Arranging a visit to The Thomas Hardye School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email apullen@thomas-hardye.net.
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