Estates Assistant (Gildredge House)

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 8,600 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

TPS Pension Scheme

On-site parking

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Gildredge House in Eastbourne is seeking a School Estates Assistant to support the Estates Team with practical outdoor duties, grounds maintenance and daily setup tasks in the dining hall.

The role is part-time, term-time only, with a pro-rata salary of £8,603 for the current year; start date November 2026. Applicants must demonstrate safeguarding awareness and a commitment to child welfare in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience operating electrical outdoor equipment (leaf blowers, mowers, etc.).
• Ability to work outdoors all year round.
• Commitment to safeguarding young people.
• Able to lift and handle loads safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grounds maintenance and outdoor duties.
• Set up tables in dining hall each morning.
• Work as part of Estates Team within a school environment.

Skills

Outdoor work

Manual handling

Safeguarding

Team player

Job description

Hours of work: 15
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

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.

Deadline for applications extended to Monday 09 November at 9:00 am

We are looking to appoint a School Estates Assistant to work within our Estates Team to assist with practical, physical outdoor duties, such as grounds maintenance and other associated duties, as well as setting up tables in the dining hall every morning.

Job Description

• Do you enjoy working in a busy and varied environment?
• Are you able to work outdoors, all year round?
• Do you have experience of operating electrical outdoor equipment, such as leaf blowers, mowers, etc.?
• Are you confident in safe manual handling and lifting?
• Are you someone who likes working as part of a small team within a large organisation?
• Are you flexible, resilient and able to work quickly and efficiently?
• Do you understand the importance of safeguarding young people?
• If the answer is yes, then Gildredge House would like to meet you.

At Gildredge House each individual is known and valued. You will join a strong team of inspirational staff working within an environment that is both stimulating and fun. If you take pride in your work and have the ability to prioritise and manage your time effectively, then we would love to hear from you.

Salary: Grade 3 Point 7 on the Gildredge House Support Staff Scale 2026-2027: £24,229 GH FTE (actual salary £8,603 (pro rata). You would be required to work 43.2 weeks per year, Term-time only (includes 36.4 weeks of term-time plus 1 week of INSET plus paid holidays). Start Date: November 2026. Uniform provided.

Gildredge House
Compton Place Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN20 8AB

Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: https://www.gildredgehouse.org.uk/ https://www.gildredgehouse.org.uk/home/contact-us/staff-vacancies/

Closing date: Wednesday 21 October 2026

Please note: Applications will be screened as they are received, and interviews may be offered before the closing date. Early application is therefore advised.

We would welcome visits from prospective candidates – please contact us to enquire: [e-mail]

Gildredge House offers:

• continuity of education for students aged 4+
• an expectation of high academic standards and ready to learn behaviours
• excellent pastoral care
• a range of extra-curricular activities
• parent and community involvement
• a positive team ethos

As an employee of the school, you would benefit from:

• A two-week break in the Autumn Term, allowing for holidays to be taken out of peak season.
• A supportive induction programme for new staff to the school
• Investment in your career development through appropriate, regular CPD
• Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders
• Access to a full employee assistance programme, in support of wellbeing
• TPS Pension Scheme
• Complimentary tea and coffee in our staffroom
• On-site parking

A full information pack is available from our website, together with the relevant application form: https://www.gildredgehouse.org.uk/home/contact-us/staff-vacancies/

Gildredge House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment with the school are subject to pre-employment checks which will include 3 References, Health, Right to Work in UK, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List check and a Declaration of Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an 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.