Caretaker x 2

Solent Academies Trust; Tipner; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Life Insurance - 3x salary

CPD opportunities

Free onsite parking

Wellbeing support service

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Solent Academies Trust is hiring two caretakers for Mary Rose Academy. Roles are full-time, 37 hours per week across 52 weeks, with shifts mainly 10:30–18:30 or 08:30–16:30. A full UK driving licence is essential, and flexibility to cover other Trust sites is required.

The successful candidates will maintain premises, ensure safety and security, and support facility needs across the academies as part of the Site Team. Training will be provided to embed safety and maintenance practices.

Qualifications

• UK driving licence required.
• Flexibility to cover other sites within the Trust.
• Experience in caretaking or facilities responsibilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school premises to a high standard, ensuring safety and security.
• Assist with repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Work across Mary Rose Academy and other Trust sites as required.

Skills

Driving licence

Teamwork

Health & safety

Maintenance

Job description

Caretaker x 2 - Mary Rose Academy

• Portsmouth
• £27,347-29,171 per year
• Permanent
• Full-time

Job Description:

Caretaker x2

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (roles to cover the following shifts, Mon-Fri: 10:30 - 18:30 or 08:30 - 16:30)

Band 5

FTE Salary £27,347 - £29,171

Mary Rose Academy are looking to appoint hardworking and committed individuals to join the Site Team at The Compass - Gisors Road, Southsea, PO4 8GT.

The ideal candidate will be motivated, enthusiastic, reliable and able to foster good working relationships within the establishment.

You will need to be a flexible individual, as there will be a requirement, on occasion, to cover our other sites including; Sixth Form at Craneswater School, Southsea, PO4 0JR and The Lantern - Penhale Road, Fratton, PO1 5EF.

We are seeking to recruit two hardworking, enthusiastic and highly motivated caretakers to join our Site Teams. The posts will work flexibly across our academies within our Trust. A full UK driving licence is essential for these roles.

The successful candidates will support the utilisation of the school premises and associated facilities for both educational and allied usage, ensuring the premises are presented at all times in a clean, secure, safe and well-maintained state.

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. To fully comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 etc. the academy's Health and Safety Policy and support the accurate maintenance of statutory Health & Safety documentation.

Training will be given to the successful candidates.

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:

• Valuing Difference
• 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.

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
• Competitive employer pension contribution
• Confidential Counselling & Wellbeing Support Service
• 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
• Free onsite parking at most of our academies
• CPD opportunities to support Career development
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Employee Benefits Platform

The hours for these roles are Mon - Fri 10.30am - 6.30pm and Mon - Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm. Preferred shift pattern will be discussed at interview for consideration.

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

Interviews will be held on Thursday 19th November 2026.

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.