Job Description

Are you interested in passing on your brick laying, painting and decorating and carpentry skills to the next generation of young construction workers? Would working on a site that is a scheduled monument and of historic significance in Susses interest you?

This exciting role will include:

Working alongside Newhaven Fort staff and volunteers to renovate and decorate the site in preparation for visitors. Demonstrating and providing technical support in the use tools, equipment and materials needed to undertake the renovation work. Confidently liaising with the Newhaven Fort Manager and curriculum staff. Working with young people to help them achieve set project briefs for various aspects of the work.

If you can demonstrate the following, then we'd love to hear from you:

You can communicate effectively with young people and curriculum and Charleston staff You are able to work as part of team. You have relevant experience as a multi-skills practitioner able to work at a competent level in painting and decorating, bricklaying and carpentry. You are a well-organised self-starter and can work independently when required

Closing Date:

5th August 2025.

Interview Date: TBC

Location:

Lewes

Annual salary: Annual salary: Circa 24,600 FTE (

will be pro rata'd to hours)

Hours:

Part time - 18.5 hours per week, Term Time Only, 42 weeks

In return, we can offer you:

A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.

To Apply and view the & Person Specification, please register or log in and complete the online form via the 'Apply' link below.

For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email

peopleservices@escg.ac.uk

. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.

OTHER INFORMATION:

East Sussex College is a people-centric, values-driven, ambitious and inclusive Further Education College with over 1,300 colleagues and over 5500 students.

We offer a broad curriculum including A Levels, T-levels, work based, 14-19, HE and adult programmes with campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes and Newhaven. This is an exciting time to join us as we grow and develop even stronger pathways for our students and communities.

(ESC PROUD VALUES) POSITIVITY - RESPECT - OPPORTUNITY - UNITY - DIVERSITY

East Sussex College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Application & Safeguarding process:


We are committed to ensuring our colleague recruitment process is accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please get in touch with people services who will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptions (peopleservices@escg.ac.uk).

Applicants should be eligible to work in the UK, work permits from other organisations are not acceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Prior to interview all shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete an Application Form (including explanation of any gaps in employment), a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form and we will carry out an online check.

Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role at a college if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.

If offered a role with us, as part of our pre-employment checks an enhanced DBS, references and evidence of qualifications will be required.

Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

DEIB commitment (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging):


We embrace the individuality of every person in our community.

We continue to cultivate a people-centric culture where everyone in our college can be their authentic selves, welcoming broad perspectives and implementing initiatives to continue ensuring the college is an equitable and inclusive workplace.

The college is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our local communities, considering positive action and reasonable adjustments to address any under-representation where suitable.

ESC particularly encourages applications from black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities, males and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ who are currently under represented staff groups.

Recruitment Agencies


We prefer to hire our people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we require additional support. We will be in touch if we need you.