Caretaker - Westfield Arts College

Dorset Council UK; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfield Arts College is seeking a reliable Caretaker to join our busy school team. This 37-hour-per-week role covers split shifts Monday to Thursday, and Friday, ensuring the buildings, grounds and facilities are safe, secure, and well-presented for pupils, staff and visitors.

Key responsibilities include maintaining the site, carrying out repairs, supporting cleaning teams, and health and safety checks. The successful candidate will have practical maintenance skills, a proactive approach, and

Qualifications

• Good practical maintenance skills and understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Be proactive, well organised, and able to work independently.
• Take pride in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming school environment.
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the security, safety and day-to-day maintenance of the school site.
• Carry out repairs, maintenance and improvement works.
• Support cleaning team to maintain a clean and welcoming environment.
• Carry out routine health and safety checks and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Liaise with contractors and external service providers as required.

Skills

Maintenance

Health & Safety

Independent working

Organisation

Driving licence

Job description

Caretaker

Westfield Arts College

Caretaker

37 hours per week (split shifts Mon - Thu07:00am - 10:30am & 14:30pm - 18:30pm. Fri 07:00am - 10:30am & 14:30pm - 18:00pm)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Caretaker to join our busy and friendly school team.

This is a key role ensuring that our buildings, grounds and facilities are safe, secure, well-maintained and presented to a high standard for our pupils, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Ensuring the security, safety and day-to-day maintenance of the school site
• Carry out repairs, maintenance and improvement works
• Supporting the school's cleaning team to maintain a clean and welcoming environment
• Carrying out routine health and safety checks and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
• Liaising with contractors and external service providers as required

The Successful Candidate Will

• Have good practical maintenance skills and an understanding of health and safety requirements
• Ideally have previous experience in a similar role
• Be proactive, well organised, and able to work independently using their own initiative.
• Take pride in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming school environment.
• Have a full clean driving licence

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated staff team and play an important role in supporting the education and wellbeing of our pupils.

About Us

Westfield is a highly regarded 4-19, 230 pupil Dorset special school. All pupils have significant learning difficulties, some with additional complex needs. The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant and successful school. They will also receive the full support of an exceptionally committed and skilful staff team. Ofsted judged us as outstanding in February 2023.

Westfield is committed 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 required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Government’s safer recruitment guidelines. We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Interview Date: 20 October 2026

Start Date:

As soon as possible,

Job description and application forms are available via the Dorset Council Jobs website.

For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Julie Rook on 01305 833518 or [e-mail]