Job Reference # EDV/2026/SCS/02779 Location Rough Heanor Road, Mickleover, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9AZ Contract Type Permanent Contract Term Part-Time/Full-Time Salary £26,403.00 - £27,254.00 Annually (FTE)
Support Grade D £26,403-£27,254 Closing Date 11:59pm, 6th Mar 2026 Start Date ASAP Positions Available 1 Interview Date(s) Thursday 12th March 2026
About This Role
Site Title: Site Assistant
Location: St Clare's School
Grade/Scale: Support Grade D (up to £27K per year pro rata)
Contract: 30-37 hours per week, all year round (Part time hours and flexible days could be considered for the right candidate). Core hours of work: lunchtime to 6:30-7pm daily in term time and more flexible hours in school holidays
We are looking for a practical, reliable and enthusiastic Site Assistant to join our friendly site team at ST Clares School, a vibrant special school. Our school buildings and grounds are very busy and well used, so we need someone who able to carry out repairs and 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.
You will support with caretaking, security, routine and reactive maintenance, and minor repairs across the whole site. The role is varied, active and hands‑on, ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, working independently and as part of a team, and taking pride in their work.
Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from the Head Teacher and more information about St Clare's School 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
* Teacher's Pension Scheme / 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!
Contact Details
Debra Sibley (HR Advisor)
Rough Heanor Road, Mickleover, Derbyshire
DE3 9AZ
01332511757
https://stclaresschool.co.uk/
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