Caretaker

NPT Pass; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cefn Saeson Comprehensive in Neath Port Talbot seeks a dedicated Caretaker to manage school premises and grounds, ensuring safety and high presentation standards.

The role is 37 hours per week during 39 weeks term time, with a shift pattern across mornings and evenings. Flexibility to cover other hours, and to support safety, maintenance and daily operations, is essential.

Qualifications

• Practical, dependable and able to use own initiative.
• Flexible approach to working hours and shifts across weeks.
• Willing to support safeguarding and health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure school premises, manage keys and alarms.
• Carry out daily checks of buildings and grounds.
• Undertake minor repairs and general maintenance.
• Identify defects and arrange repairs as appropriate.
• Ensure site is safe, well maintained and secure.
• Support health and safety, fire safety and security procedures.
• Complete routine checks and maintain records.
• Monitor heating, lighting and building systems.
• Support contractors on site.
• Arrange basic grounds maintenance and respond to emergencies.
• Move furniture and equipment safely and assist deliveries.
• Prepare rooms for meetings and school activities.
• Liaise with cleaning staff; assist lettings and after-hours activities.
• Undertake relevant training for the role.

Skills

health and safety

flexible

teamwork

practical

initiative

Job description

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

Job details

Job reference REQ05968 Date posted 24/09/2026 Application closing date 08/10/2026 Location Cefn Saeson Comprehensive Salary Grade 4 SCP 5-6. £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. Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Term Time Job category/type Education and Schools Attachments Candidate Pack - Caretaker.docx

Start Date: 2nd November to 31st August 2027 (in the first instance) 37 Hours, 39 Weeks (term time only) The role is a shift pattern Week one, - 6.30 am - 2.30 pm, Week two, 1.30 pm - 9.30 pm. However, these timings can vary during different times of the year. 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 complement 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: 8th October 2026