* Closing date for applications: Wednesday 10 December 2025
* Employer: Cumberland Council
Post Commences: January 2026
Accountable to: Head Teacher
Reports to: Office Manager
Line Manager to: Cleaning staff
Pay: OP5 £25,989 per annum (£13.47 per hour, Grade 5)
Hours: 37 hours per week, full year with split shifts across the day to cover morning and afternoon site needs
Contract: Permanent
The Head Teacher and Governors of Upperby Primary School wish to appoint a suitably qualified, committed and enthusiastic Site Manager.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the buildings and grounds of the school, liaising regularly with the Office Manager and Headteacher on all aspects of looking after the site, including the cleaning staff.
As part of the role, they will complete daily visual inspections to ensure the site is secure and safe, with key holder responsibilities; undertake routine maintenance, security, health and safety checks, and monitor contracts and contractors.
Responsibilities
* Have good general DIY and handyperson skills and be able to identify, monitor and carry out minor repairs and maintenance
* Have an understanding and awareness of COSHH and other relevant legislation in regards to Health & Safety
* Be able to work under pressure and plan work accordingly to meet deadlines
* Be able to remain confidential and be vigilant in safeguarding of the children, staff and wider school community
* Can manage the planned maintenance programme and oversee statutory compliance tasks effectively
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of site activities and compliance checks
* Have good communication and interpersonal skills and be able to manage own and others workload
* Be able to carry out basic cleaning and housekeeping duties as and when required
* Be able to follow procedures and accept instruction when necessary
* Have a willingness to undertake training in specific areas
* Monitor performance and allocate workload within a team on a day-to-day basis
Benefits
* Have support to continue professional development
* Become part of a successful and happy school
* Work with a supportive leadership team, committed to helping Upperby be an inspiring place to work and learn
Upperby Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments will be subject to pre‑employment checks which will include references, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check for regulated activity (to include a children’s barred list check) and a work place health assessment.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 10 December 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 16 December 2025
Upperby Primary School
Uldale Road
Carlisle
CA2 4JT
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