Site Officer (Willingdon Community School)

Hours of work: 37

Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 12:00pm, 30 July 2026

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

Willingdon Community School

Broad Rd, Eastbourne BN20 9QX

Phone: 01323 485254

Email: [email protected]

Website: Willingdon Community School

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We are seeking a reliable, proactive and enthusiastic Site Officer to join our Site Team. Working closely with the Site Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring our school provides a safe, secure, clean and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day operation of the school site, carrying out a wide range of maintenance, repair and caretaking duties. This includes helping to maintain the security of the premises through opening and locking the school, responding to alarm callouts when required, undertaking routine maintenance and repairs, and ensuring the buildings and grounds are kept to a high standard. You will use a range of practical skills, including painting, basic carpentry, plumbing and decorating, while supporting the implementation of health and safety procedures and risk assessments across the site.

You will also help ensure that essential supplies are maintained, assist with the receipt of deliveries, and work flexibly to support school events, examinations, out of hours school events, and holiday closures. The role requires someone who takes pride in their work, can work both independently and as part of a team, and is committed to maintaining an environment where learning can flourish.

If you have strong practical maintenance skills, a flexible approach and a commitment to providing an excellent service, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Our Vision Statement:

We are Willingdon

We are a united, vibrant community which demonstrates personal excellence in all that we do. Learning at Willingdon transforms lives by igniting curiosity and expecting the very best from staff and students alike. We value opportunities, aiming for success today to prepare for challenges and opportunities tomorrow. We are respectful, compassionate and courteous to empower each other on our unique learning journeys. We look after ourselves and each other, and show empathy, respect and compassion to all people and our environment along the way. We encourage tolerance, resilience and reflection, which in turn allows everyone to make progress every lesson. We work together as a harmonious community to be the very best versions of ourselves.

This makes us Willingdon.

Staff wellbeing is of paramount importance to us at Willingdon Community School. We can offer the successful candidate:

• A clear purpose. We are here to develop personal excellence and help staff and students be the very best versions of themselves.
• Lots of opportunities to observe others and feedback. We don’t grade lessons and feedback is developmental.
• Regular opportunities for staff voice directly to the Headteacher.
• On appointment, a full induction day is arranged to ensure you are supported with the transition to your new role.
• 50% off Benenden Health Care scheme.
• Opportunity to join Bupa Dental Plan which provides varying contributions to NHS and private dental services.
• Regular Mindfulness sessions to enhance your work-life balance.
• We offer Mental Health First Aid to all staff which is a two day qualification.
• An Employee Assistance Programme via the County Council, this service is provided by ‘PAM Wellness’, they offer advice, information, emotional support and counselling.
• Annual Flu Vaccination is provided in the autumn term and paid for by the school.
• Access to the ESCC My Staff Shop which gives access to a wide range of tax efficient benefits and discounts from national and local businesses.
• The Love 2 shop membership card (linked to My Staff Shop) is a reloadable gift card which can be spent at a number of major retailers.
• Bike Scheme, this is a salary sacrifice scheme that produces a saving of up to 32% compared to buying a bike upfront.
• A free coffee machine is ready for you during break and lunch time.
• Invitations to whole school social events such as our Christmas party which is subsidised as a thank you to staff, and other gatherings to celebrate success.
• Local business discounts for Willingdon Community School staff.
• And more!

We believe that happy staff make happy children and therefore do our upmost to support our staff.

Willingdon Community School is committed to child protection/safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this duty of care. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment procedures and will require satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Interviews will be held on Friday 31 July 2026

We advise applying promptly for our vacancies as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Interview details will be sent to shortlisted candidates only.

To apply for this post, please download and complete the application form from the school website or via email.

Additional Information

This authority 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 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.