St Mary the Virgin Church in Wales Primary SchoolNorth Church StreetCardiff CF10 5HBQuality, Diversity, Faith, FlourishingHead te.....
St Mary the Virgin Church in Wales Primary School
North Church Street
Cardiff CF10 5HBQuality, Diversity, Faith, Flourishing
Head teacher: Mrs Nicki Prichard
Post Title: ESTATES MANAGER
Post Ref: ED50025333
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 4 SCP 6-11 (£23,893 - £25,979) Pro Rata
Hours: 30hrs per week, 52 weeks per year
Required as soon as possible
The Governing Body is looking to recruit a highly committed Estate Manager who will be responsible for ensuring the premises and site are safe, clean and well maintained for our staff and pupils. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, sets high standards for themselves and takes a pride in their work.
The post is 30 hours for 52 weeks per year, with 27 days paid leave plus bank holidays. There is a requirement to work a split shift (currently 6:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.), and occasionally there may be the need for out of hours or additional time. Annual leave must be taken during school closure periods (school holidays).
As part of your role you will act as the first point of contact for all building and site matters and so would need to be living no more than 20 minutes from the school.
The successful candidate will:
• Be an important member of the school team and demonstrate a positive and committed approach to the role;
• Be responsible for managing the maintenance of the school buildings and site;
• Be practical, hardworking, flexible and able to use their own initiative;
• Have a range of maintenance and DIY knowledge, experience and skills;
• Have the personal skills to make positive relationships with adults and children;
• Be able manage and supervise all contractors and suppliers professionally;
• Play a key role in ensuring the Health and Safety of our school community;
• Support the school in its ambition to remain an eco-friendly school;
• Be able to use internet and basic IT packages;
• Be aware of their role in the children’s learning;
• Be committed to supporting the school’s Core Values.
We will offer:
• Continuous professional training;
• A friendly and committed staff team;
• A supportive Governing Body.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
Visits to the school are welcome. If you wish to discuss the job or to arrange a visit please contact the school office.Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school before the closing date.
• Applications should be marked for the attention of the Chair of Governors, Mr Glyn Perryman and either:
o Submitted to school – St Mary the Virgin Church in Wales Primary School, North Church Street, Cardiff CF10 5HB
o or emailClosing Date: Tuesday 10th December 2024 at 12 noon
Deadlines will be strictly adhered to.
Interviews will take place during the week beginning 16th December 2024
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
• aged under 25;
• not in employment, education or training;
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.
