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Grounds & Site Assistant - Smith's Wood Primary Academy
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Smith's Wood Primary Academy
Smith's Wood Primary Academy is seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, and hardworking Grounds and Site Assistant to join our dedicated team.
This is a new and exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining attractive, safe, and engaging environments for children.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the care and development of our extensive outdoor learning provision, including the allotment, sensory garden, and pond area. They will also support the overall management of the academy site through conducting weekly outdoor play equipment inspections, undertaking grounds maintenance, ensuring site security, and carrying out a range of general site duties.
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We are looking for someone who:
- Enjoys working outdoors in all seasons.
- Has experience of grounds maintenance, gardening, landscaping, or site work.
- Takes pride in maintaining high standards.
- Can work independently and use their initiative.
- Is reliable, flexible, and hardworking.
- Shares our commitment to safeguarding children.
What We Can Offer
- A welcoming and supportive team.
- High-quality professional development opportunities.
- Access to staff benefits and well-being support.
- A positive working environment where every member of staff is valued.
Application forms should be submitted to s48recruitment@smithswoodpri.solihull.sch.uk.
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All applicants must apply using the official application form. CVs will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on Monday, 24 August 2026.
If you would like further information about the role or to arrange an informal visit to the school, please contact Juliet McCarron, School Business Leader on 0121 779 8050 or by email to s48recruitment@smithswoodpri.solihull.sch.uk.
Early applications are welcome. Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview, appoint, and close adverts early.
Attached documents
- Application Form SWPA.doc
- RecruitmentMonitoringFormv1.doc
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