Assistant Caretaker/Handyperson - St Osmund's Middle School

About the role

St. Osmund's C.E. Middle School is a Church of England school located in Dorchester, Dorset. We are appointing a second part time caretaker/handyperson to support the site manager with general maintenance, cleaning, deliveries and holiday tasks from September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist the site manager with general maintenance of the site
• Keep the school premises clean and safe
• Handle deliveries and distribute items appropriately
• Oversee tasks during school holidays as directed by the site manager
• Arrange working days and hours during holidays in consultation with the site manager

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience or interest in maintenance or handyperson duties
• Attention to detail and a proactive, can do approach
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in line with government safer recruitment guidelines

Legal

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The school will conduct online safety checks and safeguarding searches as part of the recruitment process.

St Osmund's values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. It is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The salary will be calculated pro rata and is based on the number of hours and weeks worked. Annual leave entitlement is paid for employees with less than five years of service. This role is UK based and a right to work must be established.