Facilities Support Assistant (Role A)
Posted on 12 September 2025
* Salary £24,047 – £24,430 actual salary
* Contract Permanent
* Closing Date Apply by 29 September 2025
Location
Blatchington Mill School, Nevill Avenue, Hove
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Job Summary
* Job reference
orbis/TP/387386/45573
- Positions available
1
- Working hours
37
- Closing date
29 September 2025
- Job category
Support Staff - Education
- Organisation
Brighton & Hove City Council
- Directorate
BHCC: External
Job introduction
37 hrs pw, Work Term Time plus 2 weeks (41 weeks) Paid 47.36 weeks
Core hours 8am – 4pm with half hour unpaid break Monday to Thursday and 8am – 3.30pm on Friday.
NJC Scale 3 scale points 7-8
Blatchington Mill School seeks a Facilities Support Assistant to join the Facilities Team at this popular and successful comprehensive secondary school within the local authority of Brighton & Hove. This is a large site and we are very proud of our fabulous grounds and facilities. We have made significant investment in our premises over recent times and are looking for someone to help with their upkeep.
The job is varied, challenging and satisfying, it includes basic grounds work, waste management, recycling and some cleaning. This role is central to the safety and welfare of our school community.
Paid weeks per year: inclusive of holiday entitlement)
Start date: As soon as possible
About the role
This role will suit an individual who works well independently although this position is part of the facilities team. As this is a physical job, often outside, the post holder will need to be capable and able to cope with inclement weather. We are an inclusive employer and will make reasonable adjustments for the right candidate.
We have high standards of health and safety; training and professional development are encouraged. Full induction and training will be provided as appropriate to the role.
This is a great opportunity to enter into the employment of Brighton and Hove City Council with all the benefits that this brings including a generous annual leave allowance and secure pension.
For further details and an application form please visit:
Closing date: Monday 29th September at midday
Interview date: w.c. 6th October 2025
How to apply: Please send your completed application via email to for the attention of Amanda Brasington, PA to the Headteacher. CVs alone cannot be considered.
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Additional information
Criminal record checks will be carried out and a full, enhanced DBS clearance is required for all positions.
Company information
Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality
Blatchington Mill School is committed to safeguarding our students; we expect all staff and volunteers to support this commitment.
Applications are encouraged from black and ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are under-represented on the school's staff. (Race Relations Act sections 35-38 apply).
Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.