Site Manager (Penygawsi Primary School)

Educators; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Penygawsi Primary School in Llantrisant, Pontyclun is seeking a proactive Site Manager to maintain a safe, clean and engaging learning environment.

The role covers day-to-day site management in partnership with Robertson Facilities Management, plus Planned Preventative Maintenance, security, health and safety checks, grounds upkeep and use of power tools. 37 hours per week with split shifts.

Excellent organisational skills and commitment to safeguarding are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proactive and reliable site management capabilities required.
• Experience with maintenance tasks is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the school site.
• Ensure compliance, safety and high standards across premises.
• Complete and record weekly and monthly Planned Preventative Maintenance tasks.
• General maintenance, security, and health and safety checks.
• Grounds upkeep including use of power tools to maintain woodland and outdoor areas.

Job description

Salary: Grade 5 - £27,709

Site Manager (Penygawsi Primary School)

Penygawsi Primary Special School

Llys Derwen, Llantrisant, Pontyclun, CF72 8PZ

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Acting Headteacher: Mrs Alison Black

NOR: 185

Age Range: 3 - 11 years

Site Manager

Salary: Grade 5 - £27,709

Hours: 37 hours Per Week

Start Date: As soon as possible

Penygawsi Primary School, located in Llantrisant, is a welcoming and successful primary school for pupils aged 3-11, set within extensive and attractive grounds that support a wide range of outdoor learning opportunities, including 2 MUGAs, large field and woodland areas. Following significant investment, the school now benefits from a modern, state-of-the-art building and high-quality external facilities designed to provide an inspiring environment for both staff and pupils.

We are seeking a proactive and reliable Site Manager to play a key role in maintaining our safe, clean and engaging school environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the site, working in partnership with Robertson Facilities Management to ensure compliance, safety and high standards across the premises, as well as completing and recording weekly and monthly Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks to keep equipment and systems functioning effectively. Duties will also include general maintenance, security of the site, health and safety checks, and grounds upkeep, including the use of power tools to maintain and enhance our woodland and outdoor learning areas. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and committed individual to contribute to a thriving school community.

Please see the for more details we are looking for someone who is able to work 37 hours per week, with split shift mornings 6am-10am and afternoons 2.00pm - 5.30pm. We warmly welcome pre-application visits.

For further information, please contact Mrs Alison Black (Acting Headteacher) at Penygawsi Primary School on 01443237834

Closing date for applications is Friday 2nd October 2026 at Midnight.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 21st October 2026 at Penygawsi Primary School.

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.

The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.