29 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    31 July 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    2 July 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 32 hours a week (flexible)

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,061 pay award pending

Actual salary

£27,728 pay award pending

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required for September 2026, Ghyllside School are looking for a School Site Manager to join our team.

As well as the basic English, Maths and DIY skills, the job requires an even temperament, flexibility, strong communication skills, a good sense of humour and an understanding of working in a school environment, whilst carrying out the day-to-day running and management of the school site.

The Site Manager will ideally live on site. The accommodation is a 3-bedroom bungalow, rental is heavily subsidised.


What the school offers its staff

Generous LGPS pension with employer contribution

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ghyllside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of its children. Candidates for this post must supply a full employment history and will be subject to an enhanced DBS and barred check; appointment is conditional upon its satisfactory return. Please note that referees will be contacted prior to interview.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Ghyllside Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
449 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
Ghyllside Primary School website
Email address
sbm@ghyllside.cumbria.sch.uk
Phone number
01539814930
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Ghyllside Primary School is a vibrant two form entry primary situated in the South West of Kendal that prides itself on its holistic approach to providing an education that prepares children to be able to lead happy, independent lives in the 21st century.

Arranging a visit to Ghyllside Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@ghyllside.cumbria.sch.uk.

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