Estates Coordinator

Teaching Vacancies; Cheddar; On-site; GBP 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational trust in Cheddar is seeking an Estates Coordinator to oversee repairs and maintenance across their estate. This part-time role (30 hours per week) requires a strong understanding of health and safety, compliance management, and effective communication skills. Successful candidates will benefit from a supportive working culture, CPD opportunities, and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff assistance programme

Qualifications

• Competent in using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures for repairs.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience using compliance management software.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate repairs and cyclical maintenance.
• Optimise workflows for caretakers and facilities services.
• Ensure safe working environments.

Skills

Health and safety procedures

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Compliance management software

Adaptability

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

Estates Coordinator

Part-time 30 hours per a week, Permanent Contract, Term time plus 2 weeks

Salary Scale Grade 14 (point 4 - 6) £25,185 - £25,989 FTE

Actual starting salary based on 30 hours per week, Term-time only + 2 weeks £17,934 pa

Due to the growth of the Wessex Learning Trust, we are currently looking to appoint a dedicated EstatesCoordinator to coordinate repairs and cyclical maintenance across the Wessex Learning Trust Estate to providesafe estates where people are proud to learn and work. The successful post holder will also effectivelycoordinate the workflows of caretakers and facilities services operatives across the Trust, optimising the use oftheir skills and time.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate repairs and cyclical maintenance across the Wessex Learning Trust Estate to provide safe estates where people are proud to learn and work.
• Effectively co-ordinate the workflows of caretakers and facilities services operatives across the Trust, optimising the use of their skills and time.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Awareness of health and safety procedures and what is required to complete repairs task safely i.e. manual handling, working at height, asbestos rules.
• Competent using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work on own initiative maintaining accuracy and attention to detail, even when working to meet deadlines.
• Awareness of estates compliance tasks.
• Experience of using compliance management software or systems.
• Ability to work in a changing environment.
• Positive and enthusiastic approach with excellent organisation.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build credibility, trust and respect.

What the school offers its staff

It is an exciting time to join the Wessex family as we grow, we can offer:

• The full support of a dedicated team of staff who are values-driven and are committed to a healthy working culture.
• The opportunity to work with a variety of different education phases across 22 schools, a teacher-training organisation and a fitness and leisure centre.
• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.
• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
• A Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.

Closing date / Interview

Closing date: 8 am, 22 September 2025

Interview date: 26 September 2025

How to apply

To apply for this position, please complete a support staff application form, (available on our website), together with a letter of application for the attention of Mr Richard Palmer, Director of Estates detailing your experience to date and why you are the best candidate for the position. Completed applications should be returned by email to [e-mail]

Safeguarding

The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.