Site Assistant

Salary: NJC Scale 2-3. Starting Point 4 £29,025 per annum.

Job overview

Darrick Wood School is a forward looking and supportive school with successful and committed staff. Darrick Wood is an oversubscribed and successful 11-18 ten form entry mixed comprehensive academy, housed in modern buildings on an attractive site. The School consistently achieves excellent results and was judged to be ‘good’ in all areas in its OFSTED inspection in May 2024. The School was awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark in 2015 and again in 2018 and 2021. The School provides excellent opportunities for career development and a full support programme for all new staff. All staff have access to sports facilities, and a private employee assistance programme.

Darrick Wood School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To be part of a small but essential team, providing a flexible and reliable service to the School and its staff to support the quality of teaching and learning. The successful candidate will take a pride in the appearance and smooth running of the School’s premises and grounds.

Full job description included in the application pack.

Immediate start available subject to clearance and successful candidate's notice period.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all our staff. We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds. We recognise the vital contribution that members of a diverse team make to our students’ learning. The range of cultural experiences, differing viewpoints and role models this brings is essential in our Trust and we recognise the gap that would be left in our offering without these.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.