School Premises Staff (Caretaker)

Post: School Premises Staff (Caretaker)

Working hours: 30 hours – Split shift 06:00 – 09:30 15:30 – 18:00

Contract Type: Permanent, Part time

Location: Cefn Fforest Primary School

Pay Scale: Grade 3 SCP4

Start Date: as soon as possible (subject to pre-employment and safeguarding checks)

Cefn Fforest Primary School wish to appoint a new caretaker who will maintain high standards of health & safety of the building and school environment.

We are looking for a proactive Caretaker who is able to work practically on a day-to-day basis, someone who can particularly turn their hand to all things practical - building, painting & decorating and supporting the overall DIY/ fixing aspects of running a school.

We are looking for a person who:

• Has experience of building maintenance.
• Understands fire safety and has a general knowledge of health and safety.
• Has a committed, flexible and reliable attitude and as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Has high expectations of personal and others’ safety, especially of pupils.
• Has excellent DIY skills, ready to undertake general repairs and maintenance with confidence.
• Is willing to go ‘the extra mile’ for staff and pupils.
• Is a committed and efficient worker who will be able to be flexible, use their own initiative and be proactive in solving problems.
• Has the ability to contribute to the security, safety and day-to-day running of the school premises and site.
• Is prepared to undertake any relevant training.

We especially want someone who will really care about our school, helping to make it look its best and enjoy being part of a staff team who encourage the children to respect and be proud of their school environment.

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 J Farmer on 01443 830449 or email: cefnfforestprimary@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk

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.

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.

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

Closing date: October 16th 2025