Key Role Information

Salary
£27,347.00 - 29,171.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
09/11/2026 09:00
Interview
19 November 2026
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
5
Department
Site Team
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Mary Rose Academy are looking to appoint hardworking and committed individuals to join the Site Team at The Compass – Gisors Road, Southsea, PO4 8GT.



The ideal candidate will be motivated, enthusiastic, reliable and able to foster good working relationships within the establishment.


You will need to be a flexible individual, as there will be a requirement, on occasion, to cover our other sites including; Sixth Form at Craneswater School, Southsea, PO4 0JR and The Lantern - Penhale Road, Fratton, PO1 5EF.


We are seeking to recruit two hardworking, enthusiastic and highly motivated caretakers to join our Site Teams. The posts will work flexibly across our academies within our Trust. A full UK driving licence is essential for these roles.


The successful candidates will support the utilisation of the school premises and associated facilities for both educational and allied usage, ensuring the premises are presented at all times in a clean, secure, safe and well-maintained state.


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 and working knowledge of safety, security, repair and maintenance is essential for the role. To fully comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 etc. the academy’s Health and Safety Policy and support the accurate maintenance of statutory Health & Safety documentation. 


Training will be given to the successful candidates.


At Solent Academies Trust, we are proud to be a community built on connection, respect, and belonging. 


Our Relational Culture Charter guides us to work together and support each other through: 

  1. Valuing Difference 
  2. Effective Communication 
  3. High Challenge & High Support to Empower 
  4. Respect for All 
  5. Solution-Focused Approaches 


We believe that when relationships thrive, people thrive – and so do the children and young people we serve.


By joining Solent Academies Trust, we offer you:


  1. Excellent staff induction with a commitment to high-quality professional development aligned in relational leadership and HR excellence
  2. A culture rooted in relational practice, belonging, and wellbeing
  3. A workplace where your values, voice, and contribution truly matter
  4. Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of a 50/50 contribution to build over time
  5. Competitive employer pension contribution
  6. Confidential Counselling & Wellbeing Support Service
  7. Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary (for members of the pension scheme)
  8. Increase of annual leave after 5 years of service from 28 to 32 days
  9. Free onsite parking at most of our academies
  10. CPD opportunities to support Career development
  11. Employee Referral Scheme
  12. Employee Benefits Platform


The hours for these roles are Mon – Fri 10.30am – 6.30pm and Mon – Fri 8.30am – 4.30pm. Preferred shift pattern will be discussed at interview for consideration.


For more details, please visit our jobs board: Solent Academies Trust | SAMpeople Recruit.


If you have any questions at all, please email talent@solentacademiestrust.info.

Skills

CPD / Training

Working knowledge of Health and Safety relating to the postessential

Experience

Considerable experience of minor maintenance (DIY or professional)essential
Experience of dealing with variety of stakeholders in person, by email, and on the telephone.essential
Experience of working in grounds maintenanceessential
Basic IT Skillsessential
Experience of working in a school or other site management role
Undertaking responsibility for the care and maintenance of premises
Experience of following purchasing and other financial procedures
Experience of working in an office environment or similar
Knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilating systems and commons causes of malfunctions and energy efficiency measures
Knowledge of maintenance and security systems and procedures
Experience of working in a school or other site management role

Leadership

Ability to lead and work as part of a team, taking responsibility and prioritising work and meeting challenging deadlinesessential
Knowledge of basic management skillsessential
Ability to lead and work as part of a team, taking responsibility and prioritising work and meeting challenging deadlinesessential

Personal Attributes

Ability for some heavy lifting, physical fitness appropriate to tasks requiredessential
Organisation, time management and prioritisation skillsessential
Ability to demonstrate independent workingessential
Able to manage time effectivelyessential
Flexible and innovativeessential
Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skillsessential
Ability to prioritise workloadessential

Qualifications

Basic training in one or more of the following: plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems.essential
IOSH/NEBOSH Health and Safety training

Mary Rose Academy

Talent Team

talent@solentacademiestrust.info

Gisors Road
Southsea
Portsmouth
South East England
PO4 8GT

Safeguarding Information

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.