Estates Assistant

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Start date- 5th January 2026 

Are you practical, proactive and passionate about making a difference every single day? 

At The Kimberley School we believe that every great education starts with a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment – and our Estates Team plays a vital role in making that happen. 

As one of our valued Estates Assistants, you’ll be at the heart of school life, helping to ensure that our buildings and grounds are always safe, well maintained and ready to support exceptional teaching, learning and community use. From maintaining facilities and managing lettings to keeping our spaces looking their best, your work will directly contribute to the wellbeing and success of our students, staff and visitors. 

About us: The Kimberley School is a vibrant and high-achieving secondary school with a thriving Sixth Form. We’re proud of our superb facilities – including a Sports Centre – which serve both our students and the wider community. As part of the East Midlands Education trust, our staff benefit from outstanding professional development, collaboration and opportunities not available in stand-alone schools. 

About the role: Working as part of a friendly and dedicated Estates Team on a 3-week rotating shift, you’ll take pride in:

• Ensuring our school is a safe, secure and well-presented environment for all.
• Supporting caretaking, lettings, building and grounds maintenance.
• Playing a key role in the smooth running of school life – from daily upkeep to special events.
• Using your initiative and practical skills to solve problems and support colleagues.
• Experience in a similar role, or in areas such as plumbing, carpentry, plastering, grounds maintenance or would be a strong advantage. 

Why join us?

• Be part of a trusted and supportive team that makes a real difference every day.
• Develop new skills through high-quality professional development and training.
• Enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same.
• Take pride in helping to create a safe, happy and inspiring environment for our students and community. 

On the application form, please focus on a detailed ‘supporting statement’ taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.

For further information regarding the post, or to arrange an informal discussion about the post, please contact Wendy Watson at w.bellamy@kimberleyschool.co.uk or call the school office on 0115 9387000.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 8 November 2025