Facilities Assistant

Position Overview

We are seeking a Facilities Assistant to join our team and support the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the school. Our Facilities Assistants play an important role in school life, undertaking a varied range of duties, including minor maintenance, housekeeping, porterage, and security. The role also involves safely transporting students to and from school, ensuring that they arrive in time for the commencement of the school day and are collected punctually after school.

• Minor maintenance of school facilities
• Housekeeping duties
• Porterage services
• Security of school premises
• Transport students to and from school

This role is part of our Operations and Professional Services team. It is five days out of seven, with shifts rotating between early, standard, and late hours, and may include occasional weekends. We offer generous benefits, including free school lunch during term time, free on‑site parking, and access to the indoor swimming pool and fitness suite. To learn more about working at Exeter School, please visit our webpage: careers with character.

The closing date for applications is 9 am on 2 March 2026. In‑person interviews will take place on 11 March 2026. Applications must include a completed Exeter School application form. For safeguarding purposes, a CV alone is not sufficient.

Exeter School is the leading co‑educational day school in the Southwest, educating over 1,000 pupils aged 3–18. The role is available immediately, although there is some flexibility on the start date.

Exeter School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any appropriately qualified person. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Employment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references provided specifically for this post and addressed to the school, and to satisfactory DBS clearance. This post falls into the category of Regulated Activity.

Note on Sponsorship:
We regret to inform you that we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.