We are looking for reliable, proactive individuals to join our bank of casual staff, supporting the smooth, safe and welcoming operation of our college, working under the guidance of senior colleagues, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards across our site.

Duties could include:

Help keep our campus safe and secure by unlocking/locking buildings, monitoring alarms, and ensuring key systems such as heating and lighting are functioning efficiently.
Maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment for students, staff and visitors—inside and out.
Monitor and report Health & Safety concerns, including proactive checks of the grounds.
Replenish consumables and ensure facilities are ready for daily use.
Tackle routine cleaning tasks and occasional deep-clean duties, including external areas and contractor clear-ups during closure periods.
Manage minor repairs such as replacing bulbs, fixing simple plumbing issues, or refreshing décor.
Keep pathways and entrances safe in adverse weather with gritting and snow-clearing.

If you are practical, responsible and take pride in creating a safe, well-maintained environment, we would love to add you to our casual team.

Newfriars College aim is to transform the lives of young people through partnership, collaboration, enterprise and innovation. Our vision is to maximise opportunities within the community and provide a breadth and richness of experience that enables all our learners to reach their full potential and be part of an inclusive society. Newfriars College is an Independent Specialist Day College in North Staffordshire dedicated to supporting young people with learning difficulties and disabilities aged 16–25.

We provide specialist resources and facilities for all our learners and have an excellent support network within the local area. This provides the college with many opportunities including transition routes into the wider community, employment and supported work experience, independent living and specialist support from highly skilled multi-agency professionals and therapists. Learning in the community and vocational education is extremely important and we are eager to successfully prepare our young peoples for adulthood.

Our College works in partnership with Shaw Education Trust who believe that “every young person can achieve great things, whatever their abilities and whatever their background”.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their growth. Through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent acceleration, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals and we champion wellbeing, value every voice, and create a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.

At the heart of our work is a deep respect for the children and young adults we serve—our “precious cargo.” We are proud to "exactly like nothing else” and bridge the gap between education and the wider world, preparing every student for further education, employment, or training in inclusive environments where integrity, equality, and opportunity thrive.

Our Special Schools are dedicated to supporting children and young people with a broad spectrum of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Working in our Special Schools is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a compassionate team that empowers children and young people to live their best life and build a bright future. The difference you make will be life-changing, not only for them but for their families too.

Newfriars College offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
Free Eye Tests
Cycle to work scheme
Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.

Salary Grade 3, SCP 10 – 13, £24,796 – £25,186 FTE

Actual Salary: Hourly Rate £12.85 - £13.05

Hours:Casual (Monday–Saturday cover)

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