Vacancies

About the Post

We are seeking a Skilled Caretaker to join our dynamic secondary schools’ 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, thereby supporting Twynham TGS’s 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.

Based primarily at Twynham School but you may be required to work across both of our sites.

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 regarding 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
• Up to six times per year, provide weekend support for compliance checking / essential maintenance and repairs/works, on a rota basis with time off in lieu given.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

What we can offer you

• 31 days’ holiday leave per year, increasing to 34 days with service
• Automatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
• A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
• Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
• Access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands
• A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast

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

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact recruitment@twynhamlearning.com

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com  

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:  www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

The closing date for applications is Monday 13 April 2026 at 8am with interviews to be held on 17 April 2026. However, we reserve the right to interview and/or appoint strong candidates before this, so we encourage you to apply early.

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.