Site Operative (Beacon Academy)

Company: East-Sussex-County-Council
Apply for the Site Operative (Beacon Academy)
Location: Crowborough
Job Description:

Hours of work: 32.5 Hours

Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 10am Tuesday 26 May 2026

Beacon AcademyNorth Beeches RoadCrowboroughEast SussexTN6 2AS

Phone: 01892 603000Email: cburgess@markeducationtrust.orgWebsite: www.beacon-academy.org

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Site Operative

Start date: as soon as possible

Grade/salary: Single Status Grade 6, currently between £26,825 – £27,694 per annum, full time equivalent

Contract: Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week

Responsibilities

  • Support day‑to‑day maintenance, security and safety of the school site.
  • Work shift rota basis: 6:30‑14:30, 8:00‑16:00 and 11:30‑19:30.
  • Keep the site clean, welcoming and well maintained for students, staff and visitors.
  • Work independently, practical, flexible, with a strong sense of responsibility and pride in work.

Benefits

  • Flexible working approach
  • Staff recognition initiatives
  • Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher’s Pension Scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement (support staff)
  • Access to Wellbeing Support through our Employee Assistance Programme, including free confidential telephone and face‑to‑face counselling
  • Opportunities to share views through staff surveys and forums
  • Eligibility to access Blue Light Card and discounts
  • Discounted use of Gym & Exercise Classes at Uplands Academy
  • Free parking available onsite or within close proximity to all schools

Equal Opportunities

All schools within MARK Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to disclosure and barring service checks along with other relevant employee checks.

NB: we advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026