Curriculum Support Assistant - Arboriculture

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Kindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.

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.

The Opportunity

Step into an outdoor, hands-on role where no two days are the same and your work supports the next generation of arboriculture professionals. You’ll support practical teaching sessions, prepare equipment and resources, and help maintain a safe, professional learning environment. Working closely with teachers and students, you’ll manage tools, facilities and chemicals, ensuring all activities run smoothly and safely. This is an ideal opportunity for someone practical, organised and safety‑focused, who enjoys teamwork and making a real impact in an education setting while supporting hands-on learning in arboriculture.

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About You

You are a flexible, practical and well‑organised individual who works confidently both independently and as part of a team. You have experience in a technician or curriculum support role, with a strong understanding of Health and Safety requirements and First Aid. Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, you have the physical capability to undertake practical and manual tasks and always work in a professional, methodical and safety‑focused manner. You will support staff and students through the preparation, maintenance and safe management of specialist equipment and resources.

You must hold the following qualifications: Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of a 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 £24,989 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 19.9% 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 Home Office website for further information.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

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