East Sussex, England, United Kingdom£26,824 – £27,693
Hours of work: 37
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 10am Thursday 03 September 2026
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
MARK Education Trust
All Academies
Phone: 01892 603000
Email: Cburgess@markeducationtrust.org [Cburgess@markeducationtrust.org]
Website: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/2259/EDV-2026-MET-69920
[https://mynewterm.com/jobs/2259/EDV-2026-MET-69920]
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 20
18.
The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person
who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant
childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to
demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the
pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the
2018 Regulations.
If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018
Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the
preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from
Ofsted.
Trust Site Operative
Start Date: as soon as possible
Salary/Grade: Single Status Grade 6, currently between £26,824-£27,693 per
annum
Contract: permanent, full time, 39.5 hours per week incl an unpaid 30 minute
break per day (shift rotas are: 6:30-14:30, 8:00-16:00 and 11:30-19:
30.
Driving license essential
We are seeking a proactive and reliable Trust Site Operative to support the
smooth running of our vibrant academy sites across East Sussex. The successful
candidate will be required to work across all Trust locations, travelling
between sites as needed using the site vehicles, and supporting the safe
transport of pupils, including driving the school minibus to and from our
schools in Crowborough and Wadhurst (minimum age requirement of 21 with 3 years
driving experience). This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in
maintaining safe, clean and welcoming spaces for our students, staff and
visitors.
MARK Education Trust is a multi-academy trust based in East Sussex that has
developed through a steady process of growth and collaboration between local
schools. It was originally established on 22 February 2012 as the Beacon
Community College Academy Trust, following Beacon Community College’s conversion
to academy status in April 2012 – Beacon is situated in Crowborough. In January
2022, the organisation formally rebranded as MARK Education Trust, reflecting a
renewed vision to expand and strengthen partnership working across schools.
Since then, the trust has grown carefully, welcoming Uplands Academy in Wadhurst
in September 2022 and continuing its development with the addition of Hailsham
Academy in 20
25. Throughout its journey, the Trust has remained focused on
collaboration, sharing expertise, and improving outcomes for young people,
guided by its ambition to provide high-quality education and create a community
of schools that support each other and strive for excellence.
Benefits of working at MARK Education Trust:
• Flexible working approach
• Staff recognition initiatives
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher’s Pension
Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement (support staff)
• Access to Wellbeing Support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this
includes free confidential telephone and face to face counselling
• Opportunities to share your views through staff surveys and forums
• Eligibility to access Blue Light Card and discounts
• Discounted use of Gym & Exercise Classes at Uplands Academy
• Free parking available onsite or within close proximity to all our schools
For further details, please email cburgess@markeducationtrust.org
[cburgess@markeducationtrust.org] or telephone 01892 603000 ext 22
86. Please be
advised that we do not accept curriculum vitae.
MARK Education Trust (Beacon, Uplands and Hailsham Academies) is committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and
volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an
Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will
be completed for all applicants.
NB: we advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close
and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.
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
[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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