Site Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Derby
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£25,548 / year
CATEGORY
Education
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Caretaking Security Maintenance Repairs Decorating Handyperson skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Site Assistant

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9AZ

4 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details: ASAP
  • Closing date: 24 April 2026 at 12:59am
  • Date listed: 25 March 2026

Job details

Job role: Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern: Part time, full time

Contract type: Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary: £23,951.00 - £25,548.00 Annually (Actual)

Derby City Council Support Pay Scale - Grade E (Points 10-14), FTE Salary £27,694 - £29,540 per annum

Site Assistant job summary

Job Title: Site Assistant

Location: [Employer hidden]. You may be required to work at other sites within the Trust.

Grade/Scale: Derby City Council Support Pay Scale - Grade E (Points 10-14), Actual Salary £23,951 - £25,548 per annum

Contract: 32 hours per week, all year round (Part time hours and flexible days could be considered for the right candidate)

Core hours of work: Monday - Thursday 11:30am - 18:30pm and Friday 11:00am - 17:00pm. Hours can be during the day in school holidays.

We are looking for a practical, reliable and enthusiastic Site Assistant to join our friendly site team at [Employer hidden], a vibrant special school. Our school buildings and grounds are very busy and well used, so we need someone who is able to carry out caretaking, security, routine and reactive maintenance, repairs, decorating, with a broad range of trade and handyperson skills to keep the site safe, functional and welcoming. You will report to the Site Manager. There will be a requirement to support Derby Pride Academy, Pride Park, Derby when required.

The role is varied, active and hands-on, ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, working independently and as part of a team.

Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from The Head Teacher and more information about [Employer hidden] and Esteem MAT.

Please review the attached Job Description to learn more about the role and what we are looking for in the successful candidate.

Benefits Include:

  • LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)
  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.
  • Access to National College CPD platform.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job. CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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