Assistant Premises Manager (Chailey School)

East Sussex County Council; Lewes; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Chailey School in Lewes, part of East Sussex County Council, is seeking an Assistant Premises Manager to support the Site Manager. The role is key to keeping the school’s environment safe, welcoming and well-maintained for students and staff.

You will help deliver a high-quality premises service across the site, assisting with maintenance, compliance, security and day-to-day operations throughout the year, with hours discussed at interview.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager to keep Chailey School's environment safe, attractive and well-maintained for students and staff.
• Assist with maintenance, compliance, security and operational activities across the school site throughout the year.

Job description

Hours of work: 22.2 to 29.6 hours per week, to be discussed at interview
Working pattern: Part-time
(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 12:00pm, Wednesday 11 November 2026

Chailey School
Mill Ln, South Chailey, Lewes BN8 4PU

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Premises Manager to support the Site Manager. The post holder will play an important role in ensuring that Chailey School remains a safe, attractive and well-maintained environment in which students and staff can thrive. The successful candidate will help deliver a high-quality premises service across our extensive school site, supporting maintenance, compliance, security and operational activities throughout the year.

The officer holds a crucial responsibility and role in the life of the school. As one of the key people responsible for the day-to-day environment experienced by our students, staff and visitors, they will help ensure that our facilities are safe, compliant and fit for purpose, enabling the school to focus on delivering outstanding educational opportunities for every young person.

Interview Date: 18 November 2026

East Sussex County Council is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake, or currently hold, a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance for this authority.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.