Assistant Premises Manager (Chailey School)

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

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

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

Phone: 01273 890407

Email: [email protected] 

Website: Welcome to Chailey School
 
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
 

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.

If you are interested in this role, please send your application to our Business Manager, Andrew Thompson, via email.

The ‘support staff’ application form is available to download on the website.

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.