Trust Site Operative 

Start Date: as soon as possible 

Salary/Grade: Single Status Grade 5, currently between £25,989-£26,403 per annum  

Contract: permanent, full time, 39.5 hours per week incl an unpaid 30 minute break per day (shift rota: 6.30am-2.30pm, 10am-6pm or 11.30am- 7.30pm) 

Driving license essential 

We are seeking a proactive and reliable Trust Site Operative to support the smooth running of three vibrant academy sites across our Trust. This role will be predominantly based at our Hailsham Academy (split secondary and primary sites), however, there may be a requirement to move across all of our sites from time to time using the site vehicles. 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 2025. 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: 

For further details, please email cburgess@markeducationtrust.org or telephone 01892 603000 ext 2286. 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.