Caretaker - The Blandford School

Dorset Council; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A full-time Caretaker is sought for The Blandford School, responsible for minor repairs and maintenance and liaising with contractors. The role requires keyholding duties and may include occasional weekend work. The position offers a salary of £24,404 and is permanent, with the successful candidate expected to undertake safeguarding checks.

Qualifications

• Able to undertake minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Capable of keyholding duties and liaising with contractors.
• Practical skills relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Undertake minor repairs and maintenance tasks as required.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers in the absence of the Site Manager.
• Carry out keyholding duties and occasional weekend work.

Job description

CARETAKER

REQUIRED September 2025

FULL-TIME, ALL YEAR ROUND

(Holidays may only be taken during school holidays due to the nature of the role)

Grade 4 – Salary £24,404

PERMANENT

The Blandford School is a successful, oversubscribed school with high aspirations for our students. With outstanding facilities and dedicated staff, including a highly professional site team, we seek to appoint a full-time Caretaker.

This role suits a practical person capable of undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks, liaising with contractors and suppliers in the absence of the Site Manager. Responsibilities include keyholding duties, with occasional weekend work.

Potential applicants are welcome to visit the school before applying. For more information, contact Ian Smith, Site Manager – [e-mail].

Please send completed application forms to [e-mail].

The quoted salary is annual and paid in monthly installments, adjusted at the start of employment and if leaving mid-year to reflect work completed during the academic year.

Closing Date: 1.8.2025

The Blandford School values diversity and welcomes applications from all community sectors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; successful candidates will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with government guidelines.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details on disclosure requirements are available in the DBS filtering guide.

As part of safeguarding, shortlisted candidates will undergo online social media and internet searches, conducted by a panel member not involved in the appointment, to assess suitability to work with children. Only relevant and concerning findings will be shared.