Skilled Caretaker

Teaching Vacancies; Hurn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Hurn is seeking a skilled Caretaker to ensure the safety, cleanliness, and compliance of the school site. As a vital team member, you will help shape an optimal learning environment, contributing to the school’s high standards. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in trades, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to safeguarding children. The role offers a vibrant working environment with various benefits.

Benefits

Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Local discounts on services and products

Access to counselling and wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work or other relevant trades.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced educational environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance, safety, maintenance and security of the school site.
• Plan and execute relevant works relating to the school site.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children.

Skills

Formal qualification or substantial experience in relevant trades

Good communication skills

Energetic and highly motivated

Excellent organization and scheduling skills

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have a formal qualification, or equivalent substantial experience acquired through working as a professional tradesperson, in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work or other relevant trades.
• Possess good communication skills
• Are energetic and highly motivated
• Want the challenge of working in an educational environment
• Work with energy and enthusiasm
• Have excellent organisation, multi-tasking and scheduling skills
• Embrace our highly supportive and professional culture

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

What the school offers its staff

About the Post

We are seeking a skilled Caretaker to join our dynamic Site Team. This presents a unique opportunity for a talented individual to contribute their expertise in shaping an optimal learning environment for both students and staff, supporting Twynham TGS’ commitment to excellence. The Site Team plays a pivotal role in enhancing the overall learning atmosphere, ensuring a secure and conducive space for everyone.

Twynham School holds a distinguished status, enjoying a stellar reputation at both the local and national levels. We are a heavily over-subscribed school where achievement is exceptionally high, students are well-behaved and eager to learn, and relationships are very special.

This role is based primarily at Twynham School but you may be required to work occasionally at The Grange School (‘TGS’) too.

This position offers a chance to be an integral part of a renowned educational institution, contributing to its ongoing success and commitment to providing an outstanding learning environment.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Work within a highly regarded organisation shaping the future for young people across Christchurch
• Play a key role in ensuring calm, organisational effectiveness in an ever-changing and fast-paced environment
• Be responsible for the compliance, safety, cleanliness, maintenance and security of the school site, furnishings and grounds to the expected standards of the Twynham Learning Trust
• Plan, organise, execute and inspect all relevant works relating to the school site
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

What we can offer you

• A vibrant, busy working environment
• The opportunity to join a team focused on improving the campus for students and staff
• Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling services, financial, legal and practical support, and online health and wellbeing resources
• A trust-wide intranet sharing news, information, and resources
• Local discounts on gym memberships, salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
• Access to national discounts on major brands
• A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee throughout the day
• Free on-site parking
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning, a progressive multi-academy trust

Further details about the role

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison Brown at 01202495716 or email [e-mail]

How to apply

Submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire via email to: [e-mail]

Only applications using our official form will be accepted. Download the form and questionnaire at: www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

The closing date is Friday, 29 August 2025 at 8am. Early applications are encouraged as we may interview and appoint before this date.

Commitment to safeguarding

We value diversity and inclusiveness, offering equal opportunities. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Candidates must prove their right to work in the UK. We undertake criminal record checks and require full disclosure of cautions and convictions. It is an offense to apply if barred from regulated activities with children.