Estates Assistant

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.

• 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.

CLOSING DATE: 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday 21st 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.

START DATE: As soon as possible, subject to all pre-employment checks and references INTERVIEWS: Arranged as applications are received

HOURS OF WORK: 15 hours per week in school term-time; 3 hours daily, Monday to Friday. 11:00 – 12:15 followed by a 30 minute unpaid lunch break, then 12:45 – 14:30

SALARY: Gildredge House Support Staff Scale 2026-2027, Grade 3 Point 7. Gildredge House full-time equivalent salary is £24,229 per annum. Actual salary is £8,603 per annum pro rata.

OTHER BENEFITS: Uniform provided, parking on site, LGPS Pension Scheme.

If you are interested in the position, please download the Application Pack from our website: https://www.gildredgehouse.org.uk/home/contact-us/staff-vacancies/

Please complete the Application Form and return to [email protected] by 9.00am on the date listed on the website.

If you wish to discuss the post further, please contact [email protected]

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.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £13.28 per hour

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Eastbourne BN20 8AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person