Estates Officer
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 3 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2026 |
| Location: | St Mellon's, Cardiff, CF3 0ST |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1547266 |
Summary
Willowbrook Primary School
Sandbrook Road
St. Mellons
Cardiff
CF3 0ST
Head Teacher: Mr. K Fisher Deputy Headteacher: Miss. S Ritchie
Estates Officer
Salary: Grade 3 SCP 4-6 (£25,185 - £25,989) FTE Pro Rata
35 hours per week (split shift of 6.00am-9.30am and 2.30pm-6.00pm), 52 weeks a year
Permanent Post required to start 1st September 2026
Post reference: ED50298956
The Headteacher and Governing Body of this inclusive, nurturing and successful Primary School are seeking to appoint an Estates Officer to take responsibility for the school site.
Our recent Estyn inspection report said “Willowbrook Primary School is a friendly and inclusive school where pupils feel safe, and ready to learn each day. Staff work in close partnership with pupils and families to create a positive learning environment.” (Estyn January 2026)
Willowbrook Primary School is a large two-form entry school, serving the residential area of St Mellons, Cardiff. Approximately 422 pupils are on roll including 64 part-time Nursery pupils.
We are looking for a caring, well-motivated and friendly person who aligns with our school’s vision and values and who:
• takes responsibility for the management of the school site and associated facilities
• manages external contractors working on site
• ensures the security of the school site
• undertakes maintenance of the school site
• participates in health and safety activities
Willowbrook Primary School offers you:
• A child-centred approach, where every child is valued, supported and nurtured to achieve excellence
• Children who enjoy learning and are positive about school life
• An excellent and highly skilled staff who value high quality teamwork
• A commitment to your professional development and own learning
• An exciting and vibrant working environment
Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the school prior to applying. Please contact the School Office or email the Headteacher, Mr Kim Fisher, to arrange a visit where we will happily discuss the role in more detail.
This salary is subject to the Living Wage supplement wef 1st April 2026 which brings pay rates up to £13.45 per hour (scp 3 - 5). This supplement will be reviewed thereafter annually in April. Cardiff Council reserves the right to make any changes to, or removal of, the Living Wage supplement.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
Recruitment process
Closing date: Monday 11th May 2026 at noon.
Interviews: to be confirmed
Completed application forms should be emailed to the Headteacher Mr Kim Fisher at the school.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.
Sandbrook Road
St. Mellons
Cardiff
CF3 0ST
Head Teacher: Mr. K Fisher Deputy Headteacher: Miss. S Ritchie
Estates Officer
Salary: Grade 3 SCP 4-6 (£25,185 - £25,989) FTE Pro Rata
35 hours per week (split shift of 6.00am-9.30am and 2.30pm-6.00pm), 52 weeks a year
Permanent Post required to start 1st September 2026
Post reference: ED50298956
The Headteacher and Governing Body of this inclusive, nurturing and successful Primary School are seeking to appoint an Estates Officer to take responsibility for the school site.
Our recent Estyn inspection report said “Willowbrook Primary School is a friendly and inclusive school where pupils feel safe, and ready to learn each day. Staff work in close partnership with pupils and families to create a positive learning environment.” (Estyn January 2026)
Willowbrook Primary School is a large two-form entry school, serving the residential area of St Mellons, Cardiff. Approximately 422 pupils are on roll including 64 part-time Nursery pupils.
We are looking for a caring, well-motivated and friendly person who aligns with our school’s vision and values and who:
• takes responsibility for the management of the school site and associated facilities
• manages external contractors working on site
• ensures the security of the school site
• undertakes maintenance of the school site
• participates in health and safety activities
Willowbrook Primary School offers you:
• A child-centred approach, where every child is valued, supported and nurtured to achieve excellence
• Children who enjoy learning and are positive about school life
• An excellent and highly skilled staff who value high quality teamwork
• A commitment to your professional development and own learning
• An exciting and vibrant working environment
Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the school prior to applying. Please contact the School Office or email the Headteacher, Mr Kim Fisher, to arrange a visit where we will happily discuss the role in more detail.
This salary is subject to the Living Wage supplement wef 1st April 2026 which brings pay rates up to £13.45 per hour (scp 3 - 5). This supplement will be reviewed thereafter annually in April. Cardiff Council reserves the right to make any changes to, or removal of, the Living Wage supplement.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
Recruitment process
Closing date: Monday 11th May 2026 at noon.
Interviews: to be confirmed
Completed application forms should be emailed to the Headteacher Mr Kim Fisher at the school.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.