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Connecting teachers, teaching assistants and educational staff to long-term and permanent jobs through-out Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster.
Recruitment
tailored to you
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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Devon – Supporting primary schools across Sheffield.
Lydia - Supporting schools across South Yorkshire with non-classroom based roles.
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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 Category | Facilities/Caretaker/Cleaner |
| Contract type | Long-term temporary. Maternity cover |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday 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...
- 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
- 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
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Secondary, Technician |
| Contract type | Temporary |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday 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...
- Small semi-rural primary school
- State of the art facilities
- 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
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Facilities/Caretaker/Cleaner, Primary |
| Contract type | Temp to perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement |
| Location | Doncaster |
| Employment type | Part-time |
| Working hours | Monday 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...
- 2 form entry primary school
- "Good" school in all areas - Ofsted 2022
- Supportive and well organised leadership team
- 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
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Primary, Teacher |
| Contract type | Temporary |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Wotking hours | Monday 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...
- Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ School
- Large sixth form provision
- Excellent location
- Supportive Senior Leadership Team
- Previous experience working within a school and using BromCom or similar school systems
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of handling confidential data
- Accurate data management skills
- Good organisational skills
- The ability to work under direction as well as using own initiative
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Admin/HR/Finance, Secondary |
| Contract type | Temporary |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Part-time |
| Working hours | Wednesday to Friday, term time only, 07:45 - 15:45 |
Attendance Administrator Sheffield £14.71 per hour Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temporary Working hours: Part time, Wednesday – Friday, 7.45am – 15.45pm Unique School Solutions are supporting ...
- A happy and diverse community primary school
- Oftsted rated ‘Good’ in 2022
- High expectations of all students and staff
- Previous experience working within a school is ideal
- The ability to work under direction as well as using own initiative and able to hit the ground running
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of handling confidential data
- Accurate data management skills
- Good organisational skills
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Admin/HR/Finance, Primary |
| Contract type | Temporary |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday to Friday, term time only, 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Salary | £14.71 per hour |
School Administrator Sheffield, S2 £14.71 per hour Start date: Immediate Contract type: Temporary Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm, term time only Unique School Solutions are supporting ...
- Located in and around the Sheffield and Barnsley area
- The schools serve a diverse community
- All schools are dedicated to continuous progress and improvement
- Supportive and well organised leadership team throughout
- Previous experience managing facilities across multiple sites
- Strong people management skills
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with various stakeholders
- Up to date Health & Safety qualifications
- This is a multi-site role, so a driving license is essential
- Competent in general maintenance
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Facilities/Caretaker/Cleaner, Primary |
| Contract type | Temp to perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Part-time |
| Working hours | Monday to Thursday, 28 hours a week, 43 weeks a year |
| Salary | £22.38 per hour |
Facilities Manager Sheffield & Barnsley £22.38 per hour Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Part time - Monday to Thursday...
- Working closely with the SENCo and receiving regular supervision from an Educational Psychologist
- Play a key role in developing and enhancing our Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) provision
- Assessment, consultation, intervention and whole-school development
- A warm, vibrant and ambitious school in the heart of a diverse community
- Recently recognised in a very positive Ofsted inspection (June 25)
- Excellent professional development
- Strong and supportive leadership team
Job Features
| Job Category | Primary, SEND |
| Contract Type | Temp to perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year |
| Salary | £120 per day |
Assistant Educational Psychologist (SEMH and Inclusion) Salary: £23,076 (actual salary) - £120 per day Contract type: Temp - perm Working hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year Location: Sheffi...
- Large primary school in central Sheffield
- Community orientated school
- "Good" school in all areas - Ofsted 2024
- Dedicated and supportive leadership team
- Previous experience working within a school and using Arbor is essential
- The ability to work under direction as well as using own initiative
- Excellent communication skills
- Accurate data management skills
- Good organisational skills
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Admin/HR/Finance, Primary |
| Contract type | Temporary |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday to Friday, term-time only, 08:30 - 15:30 |
| Salary | £14.61 per hour |
School Administrator Sheffield, S2 £14.61 per hour Start date: Immediate Contract type: Temporary Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm, term time only Unique School Solutions are suppo...
- Previous experience working within an early years or school setting, preferably with children aged 2–4 years.
- A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework and the seven areas of learning and development.
- Knowledge and understanding of child development, particularly communication, language, physical development and personal, social and emotional development.
- The ability to create a warm, welcoming, safe and stimulating learning environment where young children feel secure and valued.
- The ability to build positive relationships with young children, parents, carers and colleagues.
- Experience planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities through play-based learning.
- The ability to observe, assess and record children's progress and use observations to support their individual learning needs.
- A good understanding of safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and promoting children's welfare.
- The ability to support children's independence, confidence, communication and social skills.
- The ability to manage behaviour positively, using consistent and age-appropriate strategies.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team, while also using initiative and taking responsibility for children's learning and development.
- Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work in partnership
- 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 30 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Early Years/Nursery Nurse, Nursery, Teacher |
| Contract type | Temp to perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement |
| Location | Rotherham |
| Employment type | Part-time |
| Working hours | Monday to Friday, term time only, 08:30 - 12:30 |
| Salary | £26.92 - £37.07 per hour |
Foundation Stage 1 Teacher Rotherham, S60 £26.92 - £37.07 per hour Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp – perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, t...
- Part of a large Multi-Academy-Trust
- Strong and supportive leadership team
- Opportunity for CPD and progression
- Ofsted rated "Good" for overall effectiveness – June 2025
- Organise apparatus and resources prior to lessons, including the construction, preparation and checking of any specialist equipment
- Assist with the duties of absent colleagues and ensure work left by absent teachers is delivered to the classroom, as well as any other resources prior to the start of the lesson
- Plan experiments
- Provide support in lessons and where required cover lessons
- Oversee the storage and replacement of resources required for the delivery of science
- Assist teaching staff as required in the demonstration of practical work
- Ensure all risk assessments are carried out and updated accordingly
- Ensure the safety of equipment, laboratories and preparation areas, this includes:
- Annual testing of science apparatus
- Daily visual checks of gas, electricity and water supplies and turning them off at the end of each day
- Safe storage of hazardous apparatus
- Monitoring and maintenance of hazardous sources
- Maintain accurate inventories of departmental resources
- Assess future stock requirements and place orders as required for departmental resources and stationery
- Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs within the department and to liaise with the site manager regarding more serious maintenance issues
- Clean and remove apparatus at the end of each lesson
- Review and re-organise the storage of apparatus on a regular basis
- Take an active role in ensuring all ‘health and safety’ procedures are met
- Portable appliance testing of all electrical equipment in designated areas
- Participate in appropriate meetings relevant to the above duties
- 5 GCSE’s or equivalent, including English and Maths
- Health and Safety training certificate or willingness to work towards
- Experience of working in a school environment
- Previous experience within specific curriculum area in particular experience in electronics and or physics would be an advantage
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality
- Working knowledge of standard computer packages (word processing, email and spreadsheets)
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload to meet appropriate deadlines
- Efficient and effective organisational skills
- Ability to relate to students in a pleasant the sympathetic manner and to recognise potential child safeguarding issues
Job Features
| Job Category | Technician |
| Contract type | Permanent |
| Location | Barnsley |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday to Friday, term time only, 37 hours a week |
Science Technician Barnsley Salary: Grade 3 SCP7 – SCP8 - £27,274.00 - £27,709.00 (FTE, Salary to be pro rata) Start date: January 2027 or sooner Contract type: Permanent Unique School Solutions a...
- UK leading specialist school
- Supports students aged 5-19
- "Good" school in all areas - Ofsted 2023
- Supportive and well organised leadership team
- Previous experience working with children or adults with ASD and/or PDA. This needs to be within the last 2 years, and within a school/residential/social care setting
- A good level of physical fitness. This is a demanding role
- Patience, empathy and calmness
- The ability to work under the direction of the class teacher as well as using own initiative
- Personal care and Makaton experience is desirable but not essential
- 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 30 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
Job Features
| Job Category | SEND, Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type | Temp to perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement |
| Location | Rotherham |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday to Friday, term time only, 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Salary | £115 per day |
Autism specialist Teaching Assistant Rotherham, S63 £115 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, term t...
- SEND school catering for children and young adults aged 5-19
- Ofsted rating "Good" school
- Supportive and well organised leadership team
- Previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs
- Personal care support
- 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
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | SEND, Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type | Temp to perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement |
| Location | Doncaster |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday to Friday, term time only, 08:45 - 15:20 |
| Salary | £100 per day |
SEND Teaching Assistant Doncaster £100 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8:45am - 3:20pm, term ti...
- Warm and engaging school environment
- Supportive and well organised leadership team
- Large and culturally diverse school community
- Experienced SEND team
- Previous experience working within a school (mainstream or special)
- Key Stage 2 experience
- Good understanding of the lower KS2 curriculum
- 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
- The ability to support small groups and on a 1:1 basis
- 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 30 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Primary, Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type | Temp to perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement |
| Location | Rotherham |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday – Friday, term time, 08.15- 15.30 |
| Salary | £95 per day |
Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant Rotherham, S65 £95 per day Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, term time onl...
- Modern school at heart of local community
- Supportive and positive environment for staff and students
- Outstanding values and high expectations
- Latest Ofsted ‘Good’ 2024 report
- Previous experience in financial admin in a school setting
- Familiar with school finance software systems
- Able to track budgets, process invoices and purchase orders
- Excellent communication skills
- High level of numeracy and ICT skills
- The ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Admin/HR/Finance, Primary |
| Job Category | Finance Officer |
| Contract Type | Temp to perm following a 12 week successful placement |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Working Hours | Monday- Friday |
Finance Administrator Sheffield £15 - £16 per hour Start date: ASAP Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement Working hours: Monday – Friday, 37 hours per week, ...
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 Category | Facilities/Caretaker/Cleaner |
| Contract type | Long-term temporary. Maternity cover |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday 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...
- 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
- 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
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Secondary, Technician |
| Contract type | Temporary |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Working hours | Monday 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...
- Small semi-rural primary school
- State of the art facilities
- 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
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Facilities/Caretaker/Cleaner, Primary |
| Contract type | Temp to perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement |
| Location | Doncaster |
| Employment type | Part-time |
| Working hours | Monday 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...
- 2 form entry primary school
- "Good" school in all areas - Ofsted 2022
- Supportive and well organised leadership team
- 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
- 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
Job Features
| Job Category | Primary, Teacher |
| Contract type | Temporary |
| Location | Sheffield |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Wotking hours | Monday 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...
