Estates Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Grade 4 SCP 6-11 (£25,989-£28,142) Pro Rata of FTE |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 29 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Cardiff, Cardiff, CF14 5UX |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1506645 |
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YSGOL CYNEFIN
Station Road
Llanishen
Cardiff
CF14 5UXHeadteacher: Mr Jamyn Beesley
ESTATES MANAGER
(Ysgol Cynefin East - Llanrumney site)
Post Ref: ED50295755
Contract: PERMANENT, Part Time
Salary: Grade 4 SCP 6-11 (£25,989- £28,142) Pro Rata of FTE
Hours: 30 hrs per week, 52 Weeks
To Commence 1st January 2026
The Governing Body at Ysgol Cynefin are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and flexible individual to a busy new special school site. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who can demonstrate well developed practical, organisational and communication skills with the ability to work independently to deal with work pressures. The ability to foster good working relationships with all stakeholders is essential.
Ysgol Cynefin is a growing special school for primary aged pupils who have statements for Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD). The school is currently based in Llanishen but will be moving to two, purpose-built sites in Fairwater and Llanrumney. This Estates Manager role will be based Ysgol Cynefin East (Llanrumney).
The estates manager will work with the building contractors to become familiar with the new site and operation of systems within it. They will help us ensure the teaching and learning environment for our staff and pupils is safe, secure and maintained to a high standard.
The estates manager will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the site, with duties including carrying out regular checks e.g. weekly testing of fire alarms, regular/weekly health and safety checks as well as acting as site manager during working hours and as a keyholder for the school grounds. Ysgol Cynefin will include community use areas that will be available for single hire or long-term lettings. These areas would be available for the community to book during evenings, weekends and holidays. (See appendix).
The successful candidate will have experience of working as a site manager/caretaker with skills necessary for maintaining high standards.
The successful candidate will have a clear vision of how to work independently, work as part of a team and be proactive in contributing to the distinct school ethos.
The site manager will play a key role in ensuring the Health and Safety requirements of the site are met.
We can offer training, a friendly and positive team, and a supportive school community.
You will be responsible for the management and supervision during all hire and letting on the premises:
• Hire of premises applications.
• Ensure, insurance and DBS information associated with each user is checked.
• Undertake induction of site users. (Fire evacuation, lockdown and welfare)
• Manage the school’s access control, CCTV and alarm systems associated with the hire of the premises
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
If you are interested in this role and would like to find out more, please contact Emma Gudgeon (school’s business manager from January 2026) for an informal discussion. Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Completed application forms should be returned via email only to: Mrs Emma Gudgeon at by the closing date.
Closing Date: Monday 29th September 2025 at midday.
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.
Station Road
Llanishen
Cardiff
CF14 5UXHeadteacher: Mr Jamyn Beesley
ESTATES MANAGER
(Ysgol Cynefin East - Llanrumney site)
Post Ref: ED50295755
Contract: PERMANENT, Part Time
Salary: Grade 4 SCP 6-11 (£25,989- £28,142) Pro Rata of FTE
Hours: 30 hrs per week, 52 Weeks
To Commence 1st January 2026
The Governing Body at Ysgol Cynefin are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and flexible individual to a busy new special school site. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who can demonstrate well developed practical, organisational and communication skills with the ability to work independently to deal with work pressures. The ability to foster good working relationships with all stakeholders is essential.
Ysgol Cynefin is a growing special school for primary aged pupils who have statements for Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD). The school is currently based in Llanishen but will be moving to two, purpose-built sites in Fairwater and Llanrumney. This Estates Manager role will be based Ysgol Cynefin East (Llanrumney).
The estates manager will work with the building contractors to become familiar with the new site and operation of systems within it. They will help us ensure the teaching and learning environment for our staff and pupils is safe, secure and maintained to a high standard.
The estates manager will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the site, with duties including carrying out regular checks e.g. weekly testing of fire alarms, regular/weekly health and safety checks as well as acting as site manager during working hours and as a keyholder for the school grounds. Ysgol Cynefin will include community use areas that will be available for single hire or long-term lettings. These areas would be available for the community to book during evenings, weekends and holidays. (See appendix).
The successful candidate will have experience of working as a site manager/caretaker with skills necessary for maintaining high standards.
The successful candidate will have a clear vision of how to work independently, work as part of a team and be proactive in contributing to the distinct school ethos.
The site manager will play a key role in ensuring the Health and Safety requirements of the site are met.
We can offer training, a friendly and positive team, and a supportive school community.
You will be responsible for the management and supervision during all hire and letting on the premises:
• Hire of premises applications.
• Ensure, insurance and DBS information associated with each user is checked.
• Undertake induction of site users. (Fire evacuation, lockdown and welfare)
• Manage the school’s access control, CCTV and alarm systems associated with the hire of the premises
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
If you are interested in this role and would like to find out more, please contact Emma Gudgeon (school’s business manager from January 2026) for an informal discussion. Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Completed application forms should be returned via email only to: Mrs Emma Gudgeon at by the closing date.
Closing Date: Monday 29th September 2025 at midday.
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.