Estates Manager (2 days – Job Share)

Pontprennau Primary School; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Cardiff is looking for an Estates Manager on a job share basis, working 13 hours per week. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the school site and ensuring health and safety standards are met. Flexibility in scheduling is required, with opportunities for overtime available. Applicants should possess strong organisational and interpersonal skills, and while Welsh fluency is not mandatory, it is encouraged. The position starts in January 2026.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work colleagues

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance or estates management role is preferred.
• Commitment to long-term work at the school is essential.
• Ability to communicate fluently in Welsh is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Support the health and safety and maintenance of the school site.
• Ensure the school building and grounds are safe and well-maintained.
• Work under direction and initiative as needed.

Skills

Outstanding interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility in work hours

Job description

DescriptionEmployerLocation

Pontprennau Primary School

Heol Pontprennau, Pontprennau, Cardiff CF23 8LL

Post Title: x1 Permanent Estates Manager (2 days – Job Share)

Job Ref: ED50236010

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Grade 4 SCP 6-11 (£25,989- £28,142) Pro Rata

Hours: 13 hours per week – Thursday and Friday (across split shifts each day – one starting at 7:30am AND one starting at 3pm)

Start Date: Required January 2026 or as soon as possible after

52 weeks per year (with holiday entitlement)

The Governing Body of Pontprennau Primary School seeks to appoint an effective and motivated person to work in our dynamic and ambitious school as an Estates Manager (job share). We are looking for a person who is committed to working at the school for the long term.

The successful candidate will exhibit outstanding interpersonal and organisational skills to support the health and safety and maintenance of the school site. They will represent our school’s values, and they will be determined to ensure the school building and its grounds are safe and well maintained to enable pupils to learn effectively.

The role will require flexibility and the ability to work under direction but also to work under your own initiative. The school currently employs two other Estates staff as the school is used in the evening and weekends for hiring. There will be the opportunity for overtime.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

A full list of the roles and responsibilities is contained within the job description.

Our School will offer you :

• Children who enjoy learning and are positive about school life;
• A committed community of stakeholders including pupils, parents, carers, staff, governors and others;
• Opportunities to develop professionally and personally;
• Hardworking, supportive and caring work colleagues.

Closing date for all applications: Thursday 18th December 2025 at 4pm

Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.

Completed applications should be returned to: Headteacher, Mr I James.

Shortlisting will take place in the afternoon of Friday 19th December 2025.

Interviews will take place at the school on Monday 22nd December 2025.

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.

Safeguarding Statement