Site Manager Level 2

SCHOOL VACANCY

Yearsley Grove Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to join our staff team as a Site Manager to work 7.15 am until 1.00 pm Monday to Friday.

Starting on 4th January 2027

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To make sure that the buildings and grounds are in proper working order, maintaining a safe working environment for all users of the facility.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES, TASKS & DUTIES:

• To act as keyholder as first point of contact for access to school premises for unlocking and may include some out of hours.
• To carry out minor repairs eg securing broken windows, changing light bulbs, lighting tubes and unblocking sinks and drains and report any faults requiring specialist help eg electrical contractor.
• To carry out checks ensuring lighting, heating, hot water, toilets and drainage are working adequately at the appropriate times.
• To make sure the premises are clean and that rubbish is collected and taken away, and any graffiti is removed. Includes cleaning up when children are ill or have accidents.
• To maintain the grounds and remove litter. Includes salting and gritting and clearance of snow in adverse weather conditions.
• To be responsible for ordering of supplies once approved by the School Business Manager
• To be responsible for the security of the buildings and grounds eg monitoring of surveillance equipment and intruder alarms. Includes accepting deliveries and checking off receipt of goods. May be responsible for supervising contractors who are on site,
• To carry out security checks to the buildings and grounds. Unlocking and securing of buildings which may include room hire for non-school activities outside normal school hours.
• To ensure the safe storage of equipment and supplies and the keeping of appropriate records.
• To make sure that all fire safety and health and safety regulations are adhered to eg testing of fire equipment and following the rules for evacuating the buildings and grounds.
• To be responsible for the planning of maintenance of plant and equipment eg portable appliance testing, boilers.
• Arranging furniture and preparing rooms for meetings and activities and clearing away afterwards.

This post will be a 52 week working pattern but requires the majority of the leave to be taken during the school holidays.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service

This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview

For further details and an application pack, please contact the school on joanne.cox@ygps.yorkschools.net

An application form is available to download from the school website www.yearsleygroveprimary@york.sch.uk. Please submit completed forms by post or electronically to: joanne.cox@ygps.yorkschools.net

Closing date: Thursday 26 November 2026 at 12 midnight

Interview date: Week beginning 30 November 2026

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