Head Teacher Helen Key
Chailey is a thriving, successful school set in rural Sussex, just north of Lewes, and within easy reach of Brighton and Haywards Heath. We are proud of our traditional values and innovative approaches to Teaching and Learning.
Staff are friendly, dedicated and supportive; our students are happy and proud to be part of the school. We have a very low level of staff turnover because we are kind and supportive to each other. Chailey is a school where teachers and students can thrive. Of course, working in a school is demanding and all of our staff are hard-working and go above and beyond to support our young people.
Visitors to Chailey School often comment on the calm teaching environment and fantastic relationships between students and teachers.
We had our last Ofsted visit in January 2022 which we were very pleased with.
The Ofsted report contained comments such as:
We believe that this is a very strong foundation from which to aspire to excellence in everything we do.
Site Manager
| Closing Date | noon 18th August 2025 |
| Salary | Single Status Grade 6 (points 14-16) £25,993 - £26,835 per annum |
| Contract Type | Full time - 52 weeks per year |
The post of Caretaker comes with a requirement to live in an on-site three bedroom bungalow for which a very nominal rent is charged (currently £ 350.00 per month).
We are looking for a conscientious and self-motivated Site Manager to join our supportive and collaborative team.
We strive to provide a stimulating and nurturing environment for all our students and staff to learn and work in. The Site Manager will play a crucial role in keeping our school in perfect condition so our children can access the first-class education we can offer in an environment that is clean, safe and secure. You will have responsibility for security, monitoring, cleaning, building and maintenance. We are lucky to have a modern main school building which was opened in 2021.
As a Site Manager you will be meticulous, dynamic and work well as part of the wider support team. To be considered for this role, you will need experience and knowledge of regulatory bodies and compliance. You will be responsible for all planned maintenance, health and safety compliance, including carrying out and reviewing premises-related risk assessments and action plans. A good selection of DIY / Handyperson skills is essential.
The ideal Site Manager will be someone who is:
* Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
* Committed to achieving high standards of cleanliness and adheres to Health and Safety compliance
* Be a dedicated team player who develops excellent relationships with students and colleagues
* An effective communicator who demonstrates positive behaviour around the school building
Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, as Site Manager we can offer you:
* Excellent ongoing CPD and career development
*A comprehensive and supportive induction programme
* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
* Cycle to work scheme
* East Sussex County Council discount scheme
* Free eye tests
* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Chailey School
Mill Lane
East Sussex
BN7 4PU
Email: srodd@chaileyschool.org
Website: https://www.chaileyschool.org
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.
Head Teacher Helen Key