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GROUNDS AND SITE ASSISTANT

Smith's Wood Primary Academy · Birmingham · Solihull

Job description

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.

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.
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About this school

Smith's Wood Primary Academy

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated
Pupils
444
Avg teacher salary
£47,764
Pupil:teacher ratio
20.6:1
Academy trust
SMITH'S WOOD PRIMARY ACADEMY LIMITED

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Birmingham, Solihull, B36 0SZ

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Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
17 July 2026
Closing date
14 August 2026

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