Job Description

Caretaker

Band 5

FTE 26,473 - 28,239

Actual Salary 9,312 - 10,435

15 hours per week, 6.30am - 9.30am

Term Time Only + 2 weeks

Solent Academies Trust are looking to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic and highly motivated caretaker to join the Site Team at Cliffdale Primary Academy in Portsmouth.

You must be able to use your initiative and manage your time well, whilst at the same time enjoy working as part of a team.

Having a hands-on approach & working knowledge of safety, security, repair & maintenance is essential for the role.

Training will be given to the successful candidates.

We offer you:

Excellent staff induction with a commitment to high quality professional development

The opportunity to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking trust

A happy, committed and supportive community

Local Government Pensions Scheme with the option of a 50/50 contribution to build over time

17.9% employer pension contribution

Increase in paid weeks after 5 years of service from 45.1 weeks to 45.9 weeks

Confidential Counselling & Wellbeing Support Service

Life insurance - 3 times annual salary (for members of the pension scheme)

Wellbeing Inset Day to support the wellbeing of our staff

CPD opportunities to support Career development

Employee Referral Scheme

The hours for this role are Monday to Friday 6.30am - 9.30am, there can be some flexibility with these hours, to be discussed at interview. You will work for 39 weeks of the year; however, you will be paid for 47.4 weeks. Your salary will be paid over 12 months of the year.

For more details, please visit our website https://solentacademiestrust.info/Careers/

Please complete a Solent Academies Trust application form and specify the site/s you are interested in.

If you have any questions at all or wish to submit an application, please email recruitment@solentacademiestrust.info.

Please note we will only accept applications completed on our Solent Academies Trust form.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 3rd December 2025, 9am

Interviews will be held on Thursday 11th December 2025

Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy's application form will be accepted Solent Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,473.00-28,239.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person