East Sussex County Council
Senior Site Manager (The Southfield Trust)
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Hours of work: 37 Hours
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: Friday 2 October 2026
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
The Southfield Trust
Lindfield Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN22 0BQ
Phone: 01323 921630
Email: recruitment@thesouthfieldtrust.com
Website: www.thesouthfiedtrust.com
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
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The Southfield Multi Academy Trust consists of four outstanding special schools across six sites: South Downs School, The Lindfield School, Hazel Court School and Summerdown School. All provide the best possible educational opportunities for all its SEN learners and their families.
We Offer
- A supportive and welcoming staff team with a wealth of expertise
- Staff Wellbeing - Free Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
- Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training
- A dynamic and creative work environment
- Full-time 37 hrs / 52 week permanent contract. Subject to a successful 6 month probationary period
- Single Status Grade 6.14 / £27,709 (1.0fte)
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The Role
This is an opportunity for an experienced, practical, pro-active and well-motivated individual to carry out a role which will include a wide range of responsibilities and duties connected with Health & Safety, grounds and facilities maintenance and security ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for children, staff and visitors across all six sites.
About You
We are looking for candidates who have:
- A genuine passion for providing the best environment for our pupils
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work as an individual and as part of a wider team
- Patience, flexibility, and a positive ‘can do’ attitude
- A full UK driving licence
Please see the full job description
How to Apply
CLOSING DATE Friday 2nd October 2026 - INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD w/c 12th October 2026
For more information about the Trust and to apply please visit our website: www.thesouthfieldtrust.com where you can find the Support Staff Application forms and Job Description & Personal Specification.
We do not accept CVs. We are unable to offer overseas sponsorship.
We look forward to receiving your application which can be sent to: recruitment@thesouthfieldtrust.com
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The Southfield Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Employment will be subject to pre-employment checks including satisfactory DBS Enhanced clearance and references. This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
Additional Information
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.
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