Evening School Caretaker Primary School in Dorset

Location: Dorset

Contract: Full-time Long-term to Permanent

Shift Pattern: 3:00 PM / 4:00 PM 9:00 PM / 10:00 PM (MondayFri) Saturday Mornings

Salary: Competitive depending on experience

Start Date: October 2026

Are you a reliable hands-on professional looking for a stable evening role in a stunning setting We are seeking a dedicated and trustworthy Evening Caretaker to join the vital site team of our well-regarded secondary school in Dorset.

Known for its strong sense of community and supportive leadership our inclusive school places great importance on maintaining a safe clean and welcoming environment. This role is essential for managing the smooth transition from the busy school day into evening community use and ensuring the entire campus is locked secure and ready for the morning.

As our Evening Caretaker you will step into a crucial Key Holder position with significant responsibility for the site during and after hours. You will work closely with the wider site team and senior leadership to keep operations running seamlessly.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Evening Lock-up & Security: Conducting the final security sweep of the siteensuring all windows doors and gates are locked alarms are set and access control is monitored.

• Lettings Support: Acting as the main point of contact for external community groups hiring our facilities (sports halls pitches and classrooms) during evenings and Saturday mornings.

• Reactive Maintenance: Carrying out repairs and DIY tasks that are difficult to complete while students are in classrooms including painting basic plumbing carpentry and furniture assembly.

• Site Safety & Upkeep: Ensuring health and safety standards are met hazards are cleared and the premises are immaculate for the next morning.

• Event Management: Assisting with setting up rooms and spaces for school events parents evenings and community activities.

• Contractor Liaison: Welcoming and liaising with external contractors when evening or weekend works are required.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Trustworthy & Reliable: As a primary key-holder absolute punctuality and a high sense of responsibility are non-negotiable.

• Practical & Hand-on: Competent in general maintenance and repairs with a solid grasp of basic DIY plumbing or building upkeep.

• Proactive & Independent: Able to work autonomously and solve problems on your own initiative while acting as a valued team player.

• Approachable & Communicative: Possessing good interpersonal skills to professionally manage external hirer groups and staff.

Previous experience as a school caretaker site assistant or commercial maintenance technician is preferred though we welcome enthusiastic candidates with the right practical skill set and a passion for supporting education.

• A positive welcoming working culture within a supportive secondary school community in Dorset.

• A stable long-term-to-permanent evening position with convenient working hours.

• Ongoing support professional development opportunities and good on-site facilities.

• Easily accessible location with strong local transport links.

• Secure enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Take ownership of your shift and make a real differenceapply today with your updated CV to join our Dorset school community!