'TEACH Poole' Multi-Academy Trust
Ad Astra Infant School
Haymoor Junior School
Canford Heath Infant School
Canford Heath Junior School
Caretaker
Salary grade F, Point 12 to 17, £27,711 to £30,060 pro-rata
Actual salary, £14,978.92 to £16,
20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Shift Pattern
Week one: 7am to 11am
Week two: 2pm to 6pm
Permanent - required ASAP
The TEACH Poole Multi Academy Trust was formed in April 2015. All four of our wonderful schools are graded as good or outstanding schools by Ofsted. We are extremely popular, over-subscribed, forward-thinking schools with supportive staff and fantastic children.
We are looking to recruit a new dedicated member of staff to join our Trust Estates team to work alongside the Estates Manager and caretakers across our four schools. The successful candidate will be employed by the Trust as a whole, and will work under the direction of the Estates Manager.
The successful candidate will:
* work within the Estates team to keep the school safe for our children and staff
* be responsible for maintaining the high standards of safety and appearance of the school and its grounds on a daily basis
* undertake general maintenance and work around the school to a high standard
* be responsible for locking and unlocking and the security of the school grounds
If you:
* are keen, well organised and hard working
* work well in a team
* are able to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
* have experience or skills in general maintenance or craftmanship
* a can-do attitude to overcoming obstacles
* preparedness to go above and beyond
* resilience and stamina
We can offer you:
* fun, friendly and supportive staff who get on well together
* rights' respecting pupils with excellent attitudes to learning and outstanding behaviour
* superb opportunities and specialist training for career professional development within our Trust
* a fantastic induction programme
* enviable support at all levels, and a proactive approach to staff well-being, work-life balance and care for each person as an individual, including the ability to take time off during term time
* beautiful school grounds and welcoming learning environments
* highly competitive rates of pay and excellent pension contributions by the Trust
* experience of working within a school in a role such as this is desirable, but not essential
Please contact the HR department on if you would like a tour of the schools or for more information. Applications should be made online via My New Term at We do not accept CV applications.
Closing date: 21 September 2025
Interviews: TBC
Personal information provided by candidates will be securely filed electronically and password protected, with paper copies locked in filing cabinets in a locked office. They will not be released to third parties outside the school without the consent of the person concerned, except where there is a legal requirement to do so. If the application does not proceed, the data will be securely disposed of after 6 months. Any concerns regarding data gathered in the recruitment process should be directed to the Data Manager – Hayley Hemmings at
These schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous checks will be undertaken of the successful applicant's background credentials including an enhanced DBS check. Online searches will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. Suitability to work with children will be explored at interview.
TEACH Poole is committed to Equal Opportunities.