Caretaker - Trerobart Primary School

Educators; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Trerobart Primary School invites applications for a caretaker. The role runs 7:00am–10:00am and 2:45pm–5:45pm, Monday to Friday, totalling 30 hours per week. The successful candidate will undertake porterage, caretaking duties, minor repairs, decoration and maintenance, and oversee cleaning contractor work.

We seek a trustworthy, reliable and enthusiastic person who can be flexible about duties and work at the school. Start date is as soon as possible; safeguarding checks apply.

Qualifications

• Trustworthy, reliable and enthusiastic candidate.
• Flexible attitude towards duties and school needs.
• Experience in caretaking or porterage is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out porterage and caretaking duties, repairs and decoration as needed.
• Monitor and liaise with cleaning contractor; support cleaning schedule and standards.
• Assist with general maintenance and respond to obvious repairs around the school.

Skills

Reliability

Flexible attitude

Job description

Caretaker - Trerobart Primary School

TREROBART PRIMARY SCHOOL

Crawshay Street, Ynysybwl, Pontypridd, CF37 3EF
NOR: 133

Salary: Grade 3 - £25,583 x 81.08%

Hours: 30 Hours per Week

Salary: Grade 3 - £25,583 x 81.08%

Start date: As soon as possible

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

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.

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

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

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 values 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 which are 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. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.