Job Description

Please note that priority will be given to internal DCG staff identified as 'At Risk' who can demonstrate recent and relevant experience, as well as the qualifications outlined in the person specification.
Optimistic - Equity - Kindness - Innovation - Collaboration
Derby College Group (DCG) are recruiting for a Curriculum Support Assistant in Arboriculture. This is a fantastic opportunity to support curriculum delivery and effectively manage resources. If you would like to visit the site and meet the team before applying, please reach out to hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
The Opportunity
Join our dynamic team to support the teaching of relevant subjects, ensuring a safe and healthy working environment. You'll be responsible for the safe storage, preparation, and disposal of chemicals and materials, including hazardous substances. Additionally, you'll prepare for class practical activities, clean equipment, and provide professional guidance to lecturers and students. Your role will also involve contributing to the design and maintenance of specialist resources and developing new practical activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an educational setting.
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About You
You are a flexible and resourceful individual with strong organisational skills and a solid foundation in arboriculture. With experience in technician work at secondary schools or colleges, you bring a strong understanding of Health and Safety and First Aid, ensuring a safe and compliant working environment. You are confident working outdoors in all weather conditions and possess the physical stamina and resilience required for manual arboricultural tasks. Your practical skills are supported by industry-recognised qualifications including Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Manually Fed Wood-Chipper, Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting, and Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Felling Small Trees up to 380mm.
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The Benefits

• Salary of 23,557 per annum
• 34 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 20.5% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors - free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you require visa sponsorship
Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the for further information.
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