Site Caretaker

Salary:NJC Grade D: 26824- 28598FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern:This is a permanentposition working 26hours per week 52 weeks per year.

Woodwater Academy is proud to offer an excellent education for all within a framework of our core values and ethos; put simply we want our children to grow up to become confident caring and responsible citizens.

Our dedicated team work together to create a school where there is a real sense of community and everyone can thrive.

We require a SiteCaretakerwho is enthusiastic and passionate about the standards of the school premises and grounds ensuring it is a safe environment for pupils staff and visitors.

We are looking for an individual who:

• Has excellent communication skills
• Has a competent level of IT skills
• Possesses a high level of competency in maintenance
• Has a good knowledge of Health & Safety
• Is professional confidential well-organised innovative and flexible
• Places the child firmly at the centre of everything they do

The successful candidate will:

• Maintain the school buildings and grounds
• Undertake routine building and general site maintenance tasks internal and externally as and when required
• Work alongside the lead administrator and senior leadership team to make alterations repairs and improvements
• Be the first point of contact for contractors following the contractors on site Harbour Policy and safeguardingComplete Health and Safety and compliance checks on time and recorded following policy and procedures in place
• Manage the security of the school site
• Support the cleaning staff to maintain a high standard of cleanliness
• Undertake other duties as set out in the job description

This is a permanent position working 26 hours per week 52 weeks per year. It is a job-share post with our current caretaker who works 10 hours per week. It is most likely that this role will be worked in the afternoons/early evening but hours will be discussed at interview with candidates.

If you would like to find out more about this role or to visit the school please contact the school office on or email

To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.

The closing date for applications is Noonon Friday 3rd October 2025 interviews will be held on Friday 10th October2025.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is availablevia our website here.