Casual School Site Caretaker – Clean, Safe, Organized

The Harbour Schools Partnership; Exeter; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The Harbour Schools Partnership is seeking a Site Support Assistant at Woodwater Academy to provide short-term, practical site support, ensuring a safe, clean and well-presented school environment.

Responsibilities include waste management, site tidying, basic grounds maintenance, manual handling and helping with simple set-ups for activities, all carried out as part of a supportive team. DBS disclosure is required and English fluency is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of caretaking
• Trustworthy, hardworking and takes pride in their work
• Works well as part of a team and shows initiative
• Is well organised and can multi-task

Responsibilities

• Waste management – placing bins out for collection, returning them afterwards, and keeping waste areas tidy.
• Site tidying – sweeping paths, litter picking, and ensuring communal areas remain presentable.
• Basic grounds maintenance – trimming back low vegetation, light gardening, and general outdoor upkeep.
• Manual handling – moving classroom resources, small furniture items, and equipment as directed.
• General assistance – supporting simple set-ups for school activities and keeping storage areas organised

Skills

Caretaking experience

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Initiative

Job description

The Harbour Schools Partnership is seeking a Site Support Assistant at Woodwater Academy to provide short-term, practical site support, ensuring a safe, clean and well-presented school environment.

Responsibilities include waste management, site tidying, basic grounds maintenance, manual handling and helping with simple set-ups for activities, all carried out as part of a supportive team. DBS disclosure is required and English fluency is essential.