About Us
South Downs Education Trust (SDET) is a dynamic and growing Multi-Academy Trust
(MAT) committed to delivering exceptional educational outcomes across our schools.
Currently comprising two schools, we have ambitious plans to expand by incorporating
at least two additional schools in the near future. We are seeking a skilled and
proactive People Manager to drive our people strategy and support our growth.
Community – By working as one, we share expertise and achieve more for our
schools.
Resilience – We prioritise the wellbeing of students and staff, fostering a culture of
care, balance, and strength.Integrity – We act with honesty and stay true to our values in all that we do.
Respect – We celebrate individuality and encourage everyone to bring their unique
strengths and perspectives.
Excellence – We are committed to delivering the very highest standards in
education.
Job Details
Salary: £24,976
Contract Type: Fixed Term all year
Working Pattern: Rotating shift pattern: 7am-3pm, 8am-4pm and 11am-7pm.
Location: Worthing West Sussex
Interviews: Monday 20 July 2026
Role description
South Downs Education Trust is committed to maintaining safe, compliant and well-run
premises across both trust schools. This is a fixed-term post created to provide
compliance and facilities support to the Facilities Team while a Special Support Centre
(SSC) is built on the WHS site. The postholder will be based primarily at WHS, where the
building project requires additional premises and compliance support capacity, with a
smaller allocation of time at C&P.
The postholder will work under the direction of the Community and Facilities Manager
and Deputy Facilities Director & Lettings Manager. They will assist with routine
compliance monitoring and record keeping and carry out premises duties at WHS, where necessary and if required. They must carry out all duties in line with the Trust’s policies on safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunities, data protection and
confidentiality. This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time in consultation with the postholder.
What You Need to Succeed
Qualifications and Experience
- Good standard of general education (GCSE/basic vocational or equivalent)
- Recognised qualification or training in health and safety, compliance or facilities
management, for example IOSH, or equivalent experience (desirable)
- Willing to undertake further professional development in compliance or facilities work (desirable)
- Experience of statutory compliance monitoring in a premises or facilities setting, such as fire safety, water hygiene
- Experience of caretaking, premises maintenance or building services
Knowledge of health and safety legislation relevant to school premises
Experience of working in a school or other safeguarding-sensitive setting (desirable)
- Experience of liaising with contractors (desirable)
Skills and abilities
- Able to carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks competently and safely
- Able to maintain accurate compliance logs and records, or willing to learn how
- Clear written and verbal communication, able to report concerns promptly and accurately
- Able to organise and prioritise a varied workload across two sites
- Practical, hands-on approach
- Holds a full driving licence as travel between the local trust schools, currently WHS and C&P, will be required.
See the Recruitment pack for further information.
Further Information
Worthing High School and West Sussex County Council 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 an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01903 237864
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02869.
