Job Description

Salary:

NJC Grade D: 26,824 - 28,598 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern:

This is a permanent position working 26 hours 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 Site Caretaker who 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 safeguarding Complete 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 01392 274147 or email woodwater@thsp.org.uk.


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 Noon on Friday 3rd October 2025, interviews will be held on Friday 10th October 2025.

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.


Ventrus is a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, we offer excellent career and development opportunities.


Ventrus 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.