Caretaker - Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Y Castell

We are recruiting a Caretaker at Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Y Castell to commence as soon as possible pending pre-employment checks.

Working hours: 25 hours per week, 5 hours a day, 13:00 - 18:00

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Y Castell

Interviews : Week Commencing 4th May 2026

We pay an attractive salary of £17,016.18 per annum Grade 3 (FTE £25,185) and offer access to training and development opportunities.

The Governing Body of Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Y Castell are looking to appoint a caretaker for our large primary school premises. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the head teacher and site manager to carry out a range of duties as outlined in job description to ensure safety, security, maintenance and cleanliness of the site and premises.

The successful candidate will: ·

• be an experienced cleaner / caretaker or experienced within building maintenance · have a range of practical maintenance skills
• have good verbal communication skills when dealing with both children and adults · possess a firm understanding of health and safety procedures / issues

The successful candidate’s working hours will be 25 hours per week, working hours 13:00 – 18:00 each day, The school may require changes to these hours in order to answer the needs of the school. Holidays: to be taken outside term-time.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Gareth Hughes on 02920 864790 or email yggycastell@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk

Application forms can be downloaded and submitted via eTeach.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

This vacancy has been processed in English only because there is no Welsh requirement.