P085907 Site Manager - Emmaville Primary School

The Governors of Emmaville Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and reliable Site Manager to join our staff team. The team at Emmaville take great pride in all that they do, and we want a Site Manager who will share this commitment.

The main role as a Site Manager at Emmaville Primary School is to provide high standards of cleanliness, security and maintenance of the school premises and grounds. The role includes handy person activities as well as maintaining the garden areas within the school grounds.

We want to appoint someone who will:

• Support the ethos of the school
• Ensure the smooth running of the site and building
• Be highly motivated and have good problem-solving skills
• Have an awareness of safeguarding, health & safety, security, and good standards of hygiene
• Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the premises, including fixtures, fittings, and furniture
• Undertake inspections to ensure necessary safe operation and that legislative requirements are met
• Carry out any cleaning duties that may be required both in school and on the school grounds
• Enjoy working as part of a team, be adaptable and supportive of colleagues
• Have excellent organisation and communication skills

The successful applicant will be accountable to the Headteacher and the Office Manager of the school.

This position is full time, which means that the successful applicant will attend work all year round (52 weeks a year) and will have an annual leave entitlement. Annual leave is to be taken during school holidays. Monday to Friday 37 hours – daily hours to be agreed on appointment

Application deadline: Friday 13th November 2026 at 12 Noon
Successful applicants will be invited for interview on Friday 20th November 2026

An application pack, including an application form, is available by contacting Julie McKie at the school office, or you can email: JulieMcKie@gateshead.gov.uk to request a pack.

Completed application forms should be returned directly to the school by Friday 13th November

School Name: Emmaville Primary School
Full address: Main Street, Crawcrook, Ryton, Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE40 4ND
Tel.: 0191 4132460
Website address: emmavilleprimary.org.uk

If successful you will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure