Caretaker - Luminous Oak Academy

Caretaker 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Band 5 FTE Salary £27,347 – £29,171 Luminous Oak Academy is seeking to appoint a hardworking and committed individual to join the Site Team. Luminous Oak is a brand-new special free school dedicated to transforming the lives of children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Luminous Oak Academy opened in September 2026 with 36 pupils in Years 5 to 8 and will grow over three years to be a state-of-the-art, 125-place academy for pupils in Years 4 to 11, based in the heart of the Boorley Gardens development in Eastleigh. The school’s cutting-edge facilities include: 15 classrooms and specialist practical learning spaces Therapy and intervention areas tailored to SEMH support A fitness suite to promote well-being and self-regulation Extensive outdoor spaces, including sensory courtyard and a multi-use games area The successful candidate 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: Valuing Difference Effective Communication High Challenge & High Support to Empower Respect for All Solution-Focused Approaches We believe that when relationships thrive, people thrive – and so do the children and young people we serve. By joining Luminous Oak Academy, we offer you: Excellent staff induction with a commitment to high-quality professional development aligned in relational leadership and HR excellence A culture rooted in relational practice, belonging, and wellbeing A workplace where your values, voice, and contribution truly matter Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of a 50/50 contribution to build over time Competitive employer pension contribution Confidential Counselling & Wellbeing Support Service Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary (for members of the pension scheme) Increase of annual leave after 5 years of service from 28 to 32 days Free onsite parking CPD opportunities to support Career development Employee Referral Scheme Employee Benefits Platform The hours for this role are Monday – Thursday 10.00am – 6.00pm and Friday 10.00am – 5.30pm. For more details, please visit our Jobs Board Luminous Oak Academy | SAMpeople Recruit If you have any questions at all, please email talent@solentacademiestrust.info Closing date for applications is Monday 23 rd November 2026, 9am. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 1 st December 2026. 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.