13 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    2 November 2026

  • Closing date

    20 September 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    7 September 2026

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

£26,433.00 - £26,433.00 Annually (FTE)

Site Assistant job summary

We are looking for a reliable site assistant to join our highly focused, dynamic, talented and supportive team based at Yeoman Park Academy in Mansfield.

Why join Yeoman Park Academy?

We are a specialist academy for children aged 3-19 with severe, complex, profound and multiple learning difficulties based in Mansfield Woodhouse with 138 pupils. In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated ‘outstanding’.  

Our academy has a caring and supportive staff team who believe in every child. The future for all children and families who attend Yeoman Park Academy is bright, and we know that when we work together, we can ensure our children achieve their very best.

The successful candidate will: 

          Should you have any initial questions please contact Andrew Krzysztofik akrzysztofik@diverse-ac.org.uk  

          Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit.

          Website: https://www.yeomanpark-ac.org.uk/  

          Location: Yeoman Park Academy, Park Hall Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8PS 

              Provide a professional and proactive service to the highest levels, ensuring a safe learning and working environment for the benefit of the students and staff.

                  Have a flexible approach to working patterns and the support required at the academies. Co-ordinate all activities, working with the Team Leader (TL) and Estates & Facilities Managers to undertake a range of duties to the agreed quality standards to maintain and secure the academy site and premises.

                  Manage systems, health and safety activities, monitoring, test and recording activities as required Understands the importance of health and safety, compliance and safeguarding. 

                  Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KybJmxW5pcSSxpDv5  

                  Our employee benefits    

                  At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.    

                  In return you will benefit from: 

                  • Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8%  

                  • Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning    

                  • Employee Assistance Programme     

                  • GP helpline    

                  • Health and wellbeing advice and support    

                  • Eyecare vouchers     

                  • Salary sacrifice schemes - electric car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics. 

                  • We offer a tax-efficient car salary sacrifice scheme for no deposit and can include car maintenance, servicing and breakdown cover for full peace of mind. 

                  • Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc     

                  • Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)   

                  • Childcare - breakfast and after school provision     

                  • Take a look at our rewards and benefits online    


                    Applications    

                  Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate/s.    

                  Closing date:  20th September 2026 

                  Start date: 2nd November 2026

                  If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please email akrzysztofik@diverse-ac.org.uk

                  About Diverse Academies Trust     

                  Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.      

                  We empower. We respect. We care.   

                    Safeguarding    

                  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.    

                  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

                  Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

                  Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

                  Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
                  childcare disqualification
                  Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
                  medical
                  online and social media
                  prohibition from teaching
                  right to work
                  satisfactory references
                  suitability to work with children

                  You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

                  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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                  About Yeoman Park Academy

                  Organisation type
                  Academy, ages 3 to 19
                  Size
                  141 pupils enrolled
                  Age range
                  3 to 19
                  Ofsted report
                  View Ofsted report

                  We are a specialist academy for children aged 3-19. Most learners are on the autistic spectrum and some have severe, complex, profound and multiple learning difficulties. We are based in Mansfield Woodhouse and currently have 113 pupils.

                  Our academy has a caring and supportive staff team who believe in every learner, and we work together to ensure our children achieve their very best.

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