Caretaker

Solent Academies Trust; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent staff induction

Local Government Pension Scheme (50/50

Life Insurance - 3x annual salary

Increase of annual leave after 5 years

Onsite parking

CPD opportunities

Employee Referral Scheme

Employee Benefits Platform

Job summary

Solent Academies Trust, a group of six special schools in Portsmouth, Compton, Botley and Basingstoke, is seeking a hardworking caretaker to join the Site Teams. The post works across academies, requiring travel between sites with a full UK driving licence.

Training will be provided to the successful candidate. The role is 20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, Band 5, with benefits including staff induction, pension options, life insurance and annual leave progression.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential for the role as there will be some travel across all our sites.
• A D1 licence is preferred.
• Hands‑on approach and working knowledge of safety, security, repair and maintenance is essential for the role.
• Training will be given to the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Work flexibly across Solent Academies Trust's academies.
• Some travel across sites will be required; a valid driving licence is essential.
• Use your initiative and manage your time well, while working as part of a team.

Job description

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Solent Academies Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust comprised of six special schools across Portsmouth, Compton, Botley and Basingstoke.

Personal attributes

We are seeking to recruit a hardworking, enthusiastic and highly motivated caretaker to join our Site Teams. The post will work flexibly across our academies within our Trust. A full UK driving licence is essential for the role as there will be some travel across all our sites. A D1 licence is preferred.

You must be able to use your initiative and manage your time well, whilst at the same time enjoy working as part of a team.

Having a hands‑on approach and working knowledge of safety, security, repair and maintenance is essential for the role.

Training will be given to the successful candidate

At Solent Academies Trust, we are proud to be a community built on connection, respect, and belonging.

Our Relational Culture Charter guides us to work together and support each other through:

• Effective Communication
• High Challenge & High Support to Empower
• Respect for All
• Solution-Focused Approaches

We believe that when relationships thrive, people thrive – and so do the children and young people we serve.

Salary & Benefits

20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (hours to be worked flexibly to suit business needs between 6am – 6pm)

Band 5

By joining Solent Academies Trust, we offer you:

• Excellent staff induction with a commitment to high-quality professional development aligned in relational leadership and HR excellence
• A culture rooted in relational practice, belonging, and wellbeing
• A workplace where your values, voice, and contribution truly matter
• Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of a 50/50 contribution to build over time
• Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary (for members of the pension scheme)
• Increase of annual leave after 5 years of service from 28 to 32 days
• Onsite parking at most of our academies
• CPD opportunities to support Career development
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Employee Benefits Platform

Location

Solent Academies Trust
Northarbour Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO6 3TH

Closing date for applications is Monday 9 th November 2026, 9am.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 17 th November 2026.

Equal opportunities

Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy’s application form will be accepted Solent Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.