Caretaker

NPT Pass; Neath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NPT Pass is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to manage daily site operations at our school in Neath. The role focuses on safety, security, maintenance and coordination of grounds and buildings to present a high standard of care for pupils and staff.

You'll work a term-time pattern with early mornings and late shifts, handle basic repairs, safety checks, and assist contractors, with flexibility to cover others as needed to support school activities and lettings.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school premises, including responsibility for keys and alarm systems.
• Carrying out daily checks of the school buildings and grounds.
• Undertaking minor repairs and general maintenance.
• Identifying and reporting defects and arranging repairs where appropriate.
• Ensuring the site is safe and appropriately maintained.
• Supporting compliance with health and safety, fire safety and site security procedures.
• Completing routine checks and maintaining appropriate records.
• Monitoring heating, lighting and other building systems.
• Supporting contractors working on the school site.
• Carrying out or arranging basic grounds maintenance.
• Responding appropriately to emergencies, including leaks, power failures, security issues and adverse weather.
• Supporting the safe movement of furniture, equipment and deliveries.
• Preparing rooms and facilities for meetings, events and school activities.
• Ensuring appropriate standards of cleanliness around the site and liaising with cleaning staff where applicable.
• Supporting the school with lettings and out-of-hours activities where required.
• Undertaking appropriate training relevant to the role.

Job description

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Start Date: 2nd November to 31st August 2027 (in the first instance)
Salary: £22,832 (pro rata). (subject to term time adjustment). The salary stated will be subject to a term time only adjustment for the commencement of employment outside of the start date of 1st September.
Grade 4, SCP 5-6
37 Hours, 39 Weeks (term time only)
Please note that this role operates on a shift pattern. Week 1 hours are 6.30am to 2.30 pm, and Week 2 hours are 1.30 pm to 9.30 pm. These workinghours may vary at certain times of the year to meet the needs of the school and its facilities.
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a dedicated, proactive and highly motivated Caretaker to play a key role in the effective day-to-day management of our school site.
The successful candidate will help ensure that our buildings and grounds are safe, secure, well maintained and presented to a high standard. We are looking for an individual who is practical, dependable and able to use their own initiative, with a strong commitment to health and safety and the wellbeing of our school community.
Flexibility is essential for this role. The successful candidate will be required, on occasions, to provide cover for other members of the site team, which may involve working during the daytime rather than the usual evening hours on Week 2.
Working arrangements will also vary during the summer months, when different start and finish times may be required. This may include an earlier start and earlier finish on Week 2, according to the operational needs of the school.
We therefore welcome applications from candidates who have a positive and flexible approach to working hours, work well both independently and as part of a team, and demonstrate the skills and personal qualities that will compliment our school culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school premises, including responsibility for keys and alarm systems.
• Carrying out daily checks of the school buildings and grounds.
• Undertaking minor repairs and general maintenance.
• Identifying and reporting defects and arranging repairs where appropriate.
• Ensuring the site is safe and appropriately maintained.
• Supporting compliance with health and safety, fire safety and site security procedures.
• Completing routine checks and maintaining appropriate records.
• Monitoring heating, lighting and other building systems.
• Supporting contractors working on the school site.
• Carrying out or arranging basic grounds maintenance.
• Responding appropriately to emergencies, including leaks, power failures, security issues and adverse weather.
• Supporting the safe movement of furniture, equipment and deliveries.
• Preparing rooms and facilities for meetings, events and school activities.
• Ensuring appropriate standards of cleanliness around the site and liaising with cleaning staff where applicable.
• Supporting the school with lettings and out-of-hours activities where required.
• Undertaking appropriate training relevant to the role.

The school and Neath Port Talbot Council are totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our school is equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing. The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (child’s list).
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Closing date: Monday 2nd November 2026