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Connecting teachers, teaching assistants and educational staff to long-term and permanent jobs through-out Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster.

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Recruitment
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Helping teachers, teaching assistants, school support staff and early years practitioners find long-term and permanent roles across Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster.

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Meet Unique School Solutions

We specialise in long-term placements, providing continuity for schools and students, while offering consistency and stability for our staff.

With over 60 years of combined experience in education recruitment, we understand what makes the right match — for both schools and education professionals. We are committed to delivering a high-quality, reliable service that makes a lasting impact.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, with a focus on quality in every placement, building strong and lasting relationships, working with kindness, supporting wellbeing, and creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.

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Full-Time, Temporary
Sheffield
Posted 1 hour ago

Estates Manager.

Sheffield.

£18.71 - £22.87 per hour.

Start date: January 2027.

Contract type: Maternity cover.  

Working hours: 37 hours per week. 39 weeks.

 

Unique School Solutions are proud to be supporting a Multi-Academy Trust in the appointment of an experienced Estates Officer to support the effective management, maintenance and compliance of its school estate.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive estates professional to play an important role in ensuring that school environments are safe, well-maintained and compliant, supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the Trust.

 

Working closely with the Senior Compliance and Operations Officer, the successful candidate will take operational responsibility for estates delivery across the Trust's academies, supporting the management of maintenance programmes, contractors, health and safety compliance and estates projects.

 

Duties of the role:

  • Ensure all academies comply with relevant legislation relating to health and safety, statutory compliance and building management.
  • Manage maintenance programmes, coordinating external contractors and in-house teams and overseeing projects through to successful completion.
  • Obtain and evaluate contractor quotations, ensuring specifications meet the requirements of individual academies and the Trust.
  • Procure services and works in line with Trust financial procedures.
  • Work alongside the Trust's Health & Safety provider to maintain comprehensive risk assessments, safe systems of work and COSHH documentation.
  • Undertake routine estates, health and safety and security audits, ensuring any identified remedial actions are completed within agreed timescales.
  • Liaise with external agencies and service providers, including PFI partners, local authorities, emergency services, utility companies and maintenance contractors.
  • Attend regular meetings, contributing to operational planning and decision-making.
  • Maintain accurate records and logs relating to external services and internal maintenance activities.
  • Use relevant ICT systems, including Microsoft Office, email and compliance software, to support effective estates management.
  • Attend relevant training and development to maintain and enhance professional knowledge.
  • Report safeguarding concerns promptly and uphold the safety and wellbeing of children in line with Trust safeguarding procedures.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to work across different academy sites as required.

 Essential requirements for the role:

  • Previous experience working within estates, facilities management, compliance or operational support.
  • Experience coordinating maintenance activities and managing contractors.
  • Experience supporting health and safety audits, inspections and statutory compliance.
  • Proven experience of procurement, tendering and managing contracts or service providers.
  • Good understanding of health and safety legislation, statutory compliance and building management.
  • Knowledge and understanding of COSHH regulations.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and compliance management systems.
  • Ability to organise, lead and motivate a team.
  • A professional, reliable and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
  • Flexibility to travel and work across multiple school sites.
  • A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:

  • The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants, as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish.
  • Access to over 74 FREE, high-quality training courses.
  • Access to exclusive opportunities through our partner schools and Multi-Academy Trusts.
  • A friendly and supportive team who understand the education sector.
  • Unique School Solutions and the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, as applicable to the role.
  • Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Features

Job CategoryFacilities/Caretaker/Cleaner
Contract typeLong-term temporary. Maternity cover
LocationSheffield
Employment typeFull-time
Working hoursMonday to Friday, 37 hours a week, term time only
Salary£18.71 - £22.87 per hour

Estates Manager. Sheffield. £18.71 - £22.87 per hour. Start date: January 2027. Contract type: Maternity cover. Working hours: 37 hours per week. 39 weeks. Unique School Solutions are proud to be su...

Full-Time, Temporary
Sheffield
Posted 7 days ago
Woodwork Technician Sheffield, S8 £14.71 per hour Start date: ASAP Contract type: 4 weeks initially with a possible extension  Working hours: Full time, Monday – Friday, term time only   Unique School Solutions are supporting a Secondary School in Sheffield to appoint a Woodwork Technician. You will be working in a busy school workshop environment preparing materials and supporting teachers with lesson preparation. You will need good knowledge of workshop health and safety and ideally previous school experience. The role is to start immediately and will initially be for 4 weeks with a possible extension.   About the school:
  • Large 11-18 secondary school in Sheffield
  • At the heart of the community it serves
  • "Good" school in all areas – Ofsted June 2022
  • High expectations for all students and staff
  • Supportive and well organised leadership team
Essential requirements for the role:
  • Previous experience working within a school workshop or similar setting
  • Excellent knowledge of workshop health and safety
  • A working knowledge of machinery such as circular saws
  • Experience of monitoring and ordering woodwork equipment
  • Experience of preparing woodwork equipment for classrooms
  • The ability to build rapport with young learners
  • The ability to work under the direction of the class teacher as well as using own initiative
By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:
  • The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish
  • Paid via PAYE only with an inhouse payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
  • Access to over 74 FREE, high quality training courses
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools
  • The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks with no barriers due to our free temp – perm offer to schools
  All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure which includes a face to face registration, professional references, and an Enhanced DBS.   Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.   Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.   All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

Job Features

Job CategorySecondary, Technician
Contract typeTemporary
LocationSheffield
Employment typeFull-time
Working hoursMonday to Friday, term time only
Salary£14.71 per hour

Woodwork Technician Sheffield, S8 £14.71 per hour Start date: ASAP Contract type: 4 weeks initially with a possible extension Working hours: Full time, Monday – Friday, term time only Unique School...

Part-Time, Temporary to Permanent
Doncaster
Posted 1 week ago
School Caretaker Doncaster, DN5 £16.00 per hour Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement  Working hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30am - 10:30am, 52 week contract   Unique School Solutions are supporting a small Primary School in the DN5 area of Doncaster who are looking to appoint a Caretaker ASAP. You will be responsible for the effective management, maintenance, security, and health and safety of the school premises and grounds, ensuring that the school provides a safe, secure, clean, and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff, visitors, and contractors. The role is to start ASAP, working part-time for 3 hours a day and for the right person could lead to a permanent job after 12 weeks.   About the school:
  • Small semi-rural primary school
  • State of the art facilities
Essential requirements for the role:
  • Strong practical skills (DIY, repairs, maintenance etc)
  • Experience of health & safety and premises compliance
  • Ability to manage own time effectively and demonstrate initiative including establishing priorities
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • GCSE Grade 4/C English and Maths
By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:
  • The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish
  • Paid via PAYE only with an inhouse payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
  • Access to over 70 FREE, high quality training courses
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools
  • The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks with no barriers due to our free temp – perm offer to schools
  All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure which includes a face to face registration, professional references, and an Enhanced DBS.   Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.   Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.   All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

Job Features

Job CategoryFacilities/Caretaker/Cleaner, Primary
Contract typeTemp to perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement
LocationDoncaster
Employment typePart-time
Working hoursMonday to Friday, 52 weeks, 07:30 - 10:30
Salary£16.00 per hour

School Caretaker Doncaster, DN5 £16.00 per hour Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30am - 10:30am, 52 we...

Full-Time, Temporary
Sheffield
Posted 1 week ago
Primary Teacher Sheffield, S13 £175.00 - £241.00 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temporary Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only, 8:30am - 3:30pm    Unique School Solutions are supporting a larger than average Primary School in the S13 area of Sheffield to appoint a Teacher to work in KS1 or KS2. The role is to start asap on a full-time basis, for a period of two terms initially.   About the school:
  • 2 form entry primary school
  • "Good" school in all areas - Ofsted 2022
  • Supportive and well organised leadership team
Essential requirements for the role:
  • Previous experience working within a school or similar setting
  • Primary curriculum knowledge
  • PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status
  • The ability to plan and deliver effective lessons to inspire young learners
  • The ability to work as part of the school team effectively
By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:
  • The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish
  • Paid via PAYE only with an inhouse payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
  • Access to over 70 FREE, high quality training courses
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools
  • The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks with no barriers due to our free temp – perm offer to schools
  All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure which includes a face to face registration, professional references, and an Enhanced DBS.   Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.   Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.   All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

Job Features

Job CategoryPrimary, Teacher
Contract typeTemporary
LocationSheffield
Employment typeFull-time
Wotking hoursMonday to Friday, term time only, 08:30 - 15:30

Primary Teacher Sheffield, S13 £175.00 - £241.00 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temporary Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time only, 8:30am - 3:30pm Unique School Solutions are suppo...

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