Senior Site Manager (The Southfield Trust)

Date Posted: 2026-09-18T00:00:00

Location: Black Rock, East Sussex, GB, BN2 5

Application Deadline: Friday 2 October 2026

Closing Date: Friday 2 October 2026

Hours of Work: 37 Hours

Working Pattern: Full-time

Additional Info: Please note, we do not accept CVs. Please see the full job description for details.

About The Southfield Trust

Join Our Team

The Southfield Multi Academy Trust consists of four outstanding special schools across six sites: South Downs School, The Lindfield School, Hazel Court School, and Summerdown School. All provide the best possible educational opportunities for all its SEN learners and their families.

We Offer

A supportive and welcoming staff team with a wealth of expertise
Staff Wellbeing - Free Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training
A dynamic and creative work environment
Full-time 37 hrs / 52 week permanent contract. Subject to a successful 6 month probationary period
Single Status Grade 6.14 / 27,709 (1.0fte)

The Role

This is an opportunity for an experienced, practical, pro-active, and well-motivated individual to carry out a role which will include a wide range of responsibilities and duties connected with Health & Safety, grounds and facilities maintenance, and security ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for children, staff, and visitors across all six sites.

About You

A genuine passion for providing the best environment for our pupils
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to work as an individual and as part of a wider team
Patience, flexibility, and a positive 'can do' attitude
A full UK driving licence

Please see the full job description for more details.

How to Apply

Closing Date: Friday 2nd October 2026

Interviews: w/c 12th October 2026

For more information about the Trust and to apply, please visit our website: www.thesouthfieldtrust.com where you can find the Support Staff Application forms and Job Description & Personal Specification.

We do not accept CVs. We are unable to offer overseas sponsorship.

Applications can be sent to: #####

Southfield Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Employment will be subject to pre-employment checks including satisfactory DBS Enhanced clearance and references. This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

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 the relevant safeguarding websites.

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.

Posting Date: 2026-09-18

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Hours of work: 37 HoursWorking pattern: Full-timeClosing date: Friday 2 October 2026For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:The Southfield TrustLindfield RoadEastbourneEast SussexBN22 0BQPhone: 01323 921630Email: #####: Please note, we do not accept CVs.BE OUTSTANDING. JOIN OUTSTANDINGJoin Our TeamThe Southfield Multi Academy Trust consists of four outstanding special schools across six sites;South Downs School, The Lindfield School, Hazel Court School and Summerdown School. All provide the best possible educational opportunities for all its SEN learners and their families.We Offer

A supportive and welcoming staff team with a wealth of expertise Staff Wellbeing - Free Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training A dynamic and creative work environment Full-time 37 hrs / 52 week permanent contract. Subject to a successful 6 month probationary period Single Status Grade 6.14 / 27,709

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