Site Manager (Ysgol Cambrian)

Salary: Grade 5 - £26,824

Site Manager (Ysgol Cambrian)

Ysgol Cambrian

Cambrian Park

Clydach Vale

Tonypandy CF40 2XX

Email: clarkn51@hwbcymru.net

Head of School: Mrs Nicola Clark

NOR: 176

Age Range 3-19 years

SITE MANAGER

Hours – 37 Hours Per Week

Salary - Grade 5, £26,824

Start Date – 1 st October 2026

The Temporary Governing Body are seeking to appoint a committed, proactive and highly reliable Site Manager to join our team at Ysgol Cambrian. This role is central to ensuring that our school environment is safe, secure, well‑maintained and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors. The Site Manager will take responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of the school site, buildings, grounds, security and maintenance, working flexibly to meet the needs of a busy 3–19 ALN school.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining high standards of health and safety compliance, ensuring that all statutory checks, inspections and records are completed accurately and on time. They will oversee the safe operation of the school’s heating, electrical and water systems, respond to emergencies, and ensure that all areas of the site meet required safety standards. A significant part of the role will involve managing contractors, ensuring that all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required specification, and that no pupils or staff are placed at risk during maintenance activities.

The Site Manager will also take responsibility for the hydrotherapy pool, including the safe operation of the plant room, monitoring and maintaining chemical levels, ensuring correct water temperatures, and coordinating servicing and repairs with specialist contractors. They will ensure that the pool environment is clean, safe and compliant with all relevant regulations.

We are seeking an individual with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently and use their initiative. Good communication skills, a flexible approach and the ability to prioritise a varied workload are essential. Experience of property maintenance, site management, health and safety procedures or a relevant trade is highly desirable.

Experience of working in a school environment is desirable but not essential.

If you require any further information about this role, please contact the Head of School, Mrs Nicola Clark (clarkn51@hwbcymru.net), as part of your application.

The closing date for applications is 8 th May 2026 at 12.00 midnight.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 2 nd June 2026.

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.