Site Assistant

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW

The Ripley Academy is a popular school located in Mid-Derbyshire close to Nottingham, Derby and Sheffield and within easy reach of the Peak District. We a member of the East Midlands Education Trust and work in close partnership with other academies within the Trust.

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified, well organised, enthusiastic and skilled Site Assistant on a full time basis to take a proactive role in the security and maintenance of our school site.

This is an exciting and challenging role, offering the right candidate the opportunity to use and enhance their skills in a friendly and supportive school.

Our site comprises a mixture of older and modern buildings, an astro turf and an extensive playing field. We have regular bookings throughout the year of our sports and classroom facilities by local community groups on evenings and weekends.

The ability to work as part of a team is essential, as are excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, a knowledge of IT and the ability to work confidently under pressure. You will be confident liaising with staff and will be friendly and approachable as well as professional at all times. The post holder should be willing to work flexibly across a range of maintenance, repair, security and cleaning functions.

Full Time: 37 hours per week all year round (most holidays to be taken within the school holiday periods).

Hours of work will be between 6am to 8.30pm Monday - Friday on a rota basis agreed in advance (8 hours per day with ½ hour unpaid break - no split shifts). Some weekend work will be required.

If you would like further details of the post, please email crobson@ripleyacademy.org

To apply, please visit the Trust website at www.emet.uk.com/vacancies and complete the online application form.

Please ensure you submit your application no later than 9.00am on the Closing Date.

CVs are not acceptable for this post.

Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications from all who feel they have the qualities to contribute to this Academy regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Provisional Interview Date: Wednesday 17 December 2025

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.