Maintenance Caretaker (The Workplace Alternative Provision Free School)

Job Description

Hours of work: 20 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time
(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 12pm Tuesday 18 November 2025

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

The Workplace Alternative Provision Free School
Down Road
Bexhill on Sea
East Sussex
TN39 4HS

Phone: 01323 691000
Email: recruitment@sabden.org.uk
Website: www.sabden.org.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Maintenance Caretaker
Permanent, Part-Time
20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Grade 4 - SSP 9-10 (FTE £25,185 to £25,583)
Pro rata starting salary from £13,613 p.a.

The Workplace is an aspirational and innovative Alternative Provision Free School in East Sussex. The Workplace provides industry relevant education for students in year 9-11 which is high quality, based on partnerships and focussed on enterprise. It offers students a strong grounding in Maths, English, Science and Enterprise alongside quality provision in one of six vocational areas (Hairdressing & Barbering, Hospitality & Catering, Multi-trades construction, Automotive, Sports & Fitness and Arts & Creativity).

Students who access The Workplace come from across East Sussex and have been identified as at being at risk of disengagement and suspension from their commissioning school. We have high expectations of students via Workplace standards, to suitably prepare them for post-16 and the wider world of work. Staff work with employers across industry to ensure that classroom practice replicates the world of work and ensure students develop relevant skills and knowledge. Pastoral care is a critical part of the whole school curriculum.

The Role: Maintenance Caretaker, to provide an effective caretaking service, to supervise cleaning staff and to maintain, inspect and record standards of cleaning and grounds. Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 10:00am.

You Are: A well organised individual with experience of maintenance/caretaking roles in education or industry. You will be able to work on your own initiative and demonstrate a commitment to safe working practices and a knowledge of Health and Safety. You will have knowledge of/or the willingness to learn how to use a range of mechanical and electronic systems. You will be able to maintain clear records and communicate effectively.

To find out more about the Trust and The Workplace, please visit SABDEN's website here: www.sabden.org.uk

For an application pack, please visit the vacancy section of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust website here: http://www.sabden.org.uk/216/vacancies

Please send complete applications to recruitment@sabden.org.uk

The closing date for applications is 12 noon, Tuesday 18th November 2025

The Sabden Multi-Academy Trust has a proven commitment to 'Equality of Opportunity' and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Debarring Service (DBS).

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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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