Site Assistant
Derby Moor Spencer Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 2FS13 days remaining to apply
Closing date
11 December 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,583.00 - £27,354.00 Annually (Actual) NJC5 - NJC9
Site Assistant job summary
Derby Moor is a vibrant and exciting place to work and to learn as both a student and a member of staff. Our school motto of ‘Together We Succeed’ captures our approach to life and learning at the academy and also reflects the diversity and aspiration of our school community. Our motto is underpinned by our four core values:
Achievement - We believe that everyone can achieve, regardless of background or personal circumstance.
Aspiration - We believe our students and staff can be the best in their chosen field. Our renowned employability curriculum gives our students the knowledge, skills-base and experiences they need to aim for greatness and to aspire to be the best they can be. For staff, our bespoke cpd offer ensures they have developmental opportunities and are supported to become expert practitioners.
High Expectations - We believe high expectations are the foundations of success and expect the highest standards from our community. This is in terms of their conduct, communication and commitment to their own development. We are preparing students for life and the world of work, as such, we will not settle for anything less than excellence.
Community - We believe that the community at Derby Moor is unique and is key in preparing our young people for life in modern Britain. Our community is diverse and we all embrace the rich variety of faiths, cultures and backgrounds that exist here, working together to ensure everyone feels valued, safe and fulfilled.
At Derby Moor Spencer Academy, we take great pride in the facilities that we offer our students. Our school was re-built in 2013 and now features a welcoming entrance plaza, state of the art technology and a diverse range of learning spaces and sports facilities.
We are seeking to appoint an individual:
- To undertake tasks that maintain and enhance the school overall appearance, safety, security, cleanliness, and efficiency.
- With the ability to prioritise work and have a proactive approach to problem solving.
- With the ability to work efficiently using good organisational skills.
- Who can work well as part of a team and on your own - Able to follow direction and work in collaboration with the leadership team.
- Able to work flexibly, adopt a hands-on approach and respond to unplanned situations - Being flexible with changing tasks or unexpected situations.
- Able to quickly address issues such as minor repairs or emergencies as directed.
- Able to work on a 3 shift rotating pattern (6am-2pm, 8am-4pm, 2pm-10am)
- Committed to the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding.
- With an understanding of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety.
- Who is dependable and trustworthy with tasks and schedules.
- Who can ensure cleanliness, safety checks, and proper maintenance - having a good understanding of H&S and compliance.
- With basic computer skills and good communication skills.
- Able to handle manual tasks.
- With basic technical or safety knowledge - Understanding health and safety protocols and equipment handling and able to undertake mandatory training as and when needed.
In return, as part of the Spencer Academies Trust, we can offer you:
- A GOOD school (OFSTED 2012, 2017, 2022)
- A friendly, supportive and professional team of staff
- A commitment to provide Continuing Professional Development
- An excellent support programme for new staff
Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre- employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training.
It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).
The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.
Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS with children’s barred list checks and completion of Level 2 safeguarding training.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Derby Moor Spencer Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1709 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Derby Moor Spencer Academy website
Derby Moor Spencer Academy is a vibrant, oversubscribed, 11 - 18 school with 1,680 students on roll. We are a thriving community offering our students a range of opportunities that ensure they become successful and well-rounded adults when they enter the world of work. At Derby Moor Spencer Academy, we are rightly proud of the excellent progress that all our students make and have celebrated record results year on year in recent times. Our approach can be summed up in our school motto: “Together we succeed”. This motto is underpinned by our four values:
Achievement – we believe that every student, regardless of background or personal circumstance can achieve.
Aspiration – we believe that strong achievement is grounded in the best teaching and learning experience, which ensures that all students will aspire to be the best they can be. We are committed to continuing professional development so that all staff members are supported to be the best they can be.
High Expectations – we have high expectations of students, both in terms of achievement and behaviour.
Community – we create and support a sense of belonging so that all members of the school community feel valued and are kept safe.
At Derby Moor Spencer Academy, we take great pride in the facilities that we offer our students. Our school was re-built in 2013 and now features a welcoming entrance plaza, state of the art technology and a diverse range of learning spaces and sports facilities.
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