Site Maintenance / Farm Technician (Headstart School)

Job introduction

Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 per annum 
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Wednesday 26 March 2025 
Interview date: To take place week beginning Monday 31 March 2025 

How to apply: Please email lwild@headstartschool.co.uk (Lexi Wild, should you require any further details and for an application form)

About the role

Headstart School is an ambitious Independent special needs school which was established in 1999. It has a proven track record of success with learners on the Autistic Spectrum including those with complex needs. We have students from age 9 to 16 and following onto our Post 16 courses up to the age of 21. Headstart School has the benefit of two sites: both situated in the East Sussex countryside, one on the outskirts of the village of Ninfield and the other at Golden Cross, both with their own mini-farm, small animal and pet area and horticultural area.  

Our fantastic school is looking for a Site Maintenance Person and Farm Technician. The role will be mainly based at our Golden Cross site.

Main Purpose  

Site Maintenance

• The site maintenance is responsible for:
• Maintaining clean, safe and secure school premises, which includes buildings and grounds
• Carrying out cleaning, handyperson activities, routine maintenance and refurbishment, porterage, and minor repairs
• Some supervision of school cleaning staff
• Promoting health and safety around the school
• All other aspects of site management, such as supervising external contractors, and site use and development planning.

Farm Technician

• The farm technician is responsible for:
• Taking responsibility of the welfare of all animals on the Oakfield Farm Site.
• Following a rigorous system to check, maintain and enhance the health and welfare of the animals.
• To maintain and improve the on-site facilities for animals. 
• To create an engaging and interactive site for students and animals to engage safely.   
• Undertake such duties as are delegated by the Executive Headteacher 

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged via the school office on 01424 893803 Website: www.headstartschool.co.uk

Please note, only application forms will be taken into consideration for shortlisting.
Start date: Ideally 1st May 2025 however this is negotiable for the right candidate.
Safeguarding Statement

Headstart School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check along other procedures and checks as part of our safeguarding procedures. References with specific safeguarding questions will be requested. All staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times. The school is an equal opportunities employer.

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.