Caretaker

Governing Body; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Governing Body of Trerobart Primary School in Rhondda Cynon Taf seeks a trustworthy, reliable caretaker to support daily school operations. The role includes porterage, caretaking, general repairs, decoration and maintenance, plus cleaning responsibilities and supervising a cleaning contractor.

Hours are 7:00am–10:00am and 2:45pm–5:45pm, Monday to Friday. Start date is as soon as possible. This post is temporary and part-time, under Grade 3 terms.

Qualifications

• Trustworthy, reliable and enthusiastic.
• Well motivated, show initiative and be flexible.
• Able to undertake porterage and caretaking duties with basic repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out porterage and caretaking duties.
• General repairs, decoration and maintenance.
• Cleaning responsibilities and monitoring the cleaning contractor.
• Hours: 7:00am to 10:00am and 2:45pm to 5:45pm, Monday to Friday.

Skills

Porterage

Caretaking

Repairs & maintenance

Decoration & maintenance

Cleaning duties

Job description

Job Details

Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf

Subject: Not supplied

Hours: Full time

Contract: Temporary

Salary Type: Per annum

Salary: Grade 3 - £25,583 x 81.08%

Language: Any

Closing Date: 13 October, 2026 12:00 AM

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Caretaker - Trerobart Primary School

Rhondda Cynon Taf

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Salary and School Details

Salary: Grade 3 - £25,583 x 81.08%

Caretaker - Trerobart Primary School

Trerobart Primary School

Crawshay Street, Ynysybwl, Pontypridd, CF37 3EF

NOR: 133

Position Details

Caretaker

Hours: 30 Hours per Week

Salary: Grade 3 - £25,583 x 81.08%

Start date: As soon as possible

Job Description

The Governing Body of Trerobart Primary School wishes to appoint a trustworthy, reliable and enthusiastic person to the role of caretaker.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake porterage / caretaking duties & general repairs / decoration and maintenance. The post also carries cleaning responsibilities, as well as monitoring the work of a cleaning contractor.

Candidates should be well motivated, show initiative, and have a flexible attitude towards the duties of the post & work that needs to be carried out at the school.

The hours of work are 7:00am until 10:00am and 2:45pm until 5:45pm Monday to Friday.

Further Information

Should you require further information about the post, please contact the Acting Headteacher Mrs. Griffiths on 01443 486828.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 24th September 2026 at Midnight.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity

Protecting children and adults at risk is a core responsibility for the school and council. In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for the role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

The council and school value diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief, or pregnancy and maternity.

We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network, and Perthyn, our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

In view of the large number of application forms currently being submitted, individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. You are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the council.

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The Governing Body of Trerobart Primary School wishes to appoint a trustworthy, reliable and enthusiastic person to the role of caretaker.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake porterage / caretaking duties & general repairs / decoration and maintenance. The post also carries cleaning responsibilities, as well as monitoring the work of a cleaning contractor.

Candidates should be well motivated, show initiative, and have a flexible attitude towards the duties of the post & work that needs to be carried out at the school.

The hours of work are 7:00am until 10:00am and 2:45pm until 5:45pm Monday-Friday.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.