Caretaker - Ysgol Ffairfach

Carmarthenshire County Council; Wales; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Staff health and wellbeing support

Career progression

Cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking a permanent Caretaker for a part-time role at a school in Carmarthenshire. The position focuses on maintaining cleanliness, safety, and security of school premises, with an emphasis on attention to detail and independent work.

The role requires DBS enhanced disclosure and some Welsh language ability; the successful candidate will support the operations team and interact with pupils, staff, and parents while ensuring compliance with health and safety

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of the school premises, including classrooms, corridors, and playgrounds.
• Ensure the school is safe and secure by monitoring access to the premises and reporting any issues or concerns.
• Support the school's operations team with various tasks and projects.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and school policies.

Job description

Salary: £26,427 - £27,274

About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 4138

Organisation: Schools

Number of vacancies: 1

Contract type: Permanent Part Time

Location: Carmarthenshire

Grade: Grade D

Hourly Rate: £13.70 - £14.14

Contract Hours: 4

Applications are invited by the Headteacher and Governing Body for a permanent Caretaker.

You will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and security of our school premises. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of the school premises, including classrooms, corridors, and playgrounds.
• Ensure the school is safe and secure by monitoring access to the premises and reporting any issues or concerns.
• Support the school's operations team with various tasks and projects.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and school policies.

For an informal discussion please contact the school - 01558822796

Job Description: 001540- Caretaker - Ffairfach.pdf - 182KB

Expected date of interview: 23 November 2026

DBS level: An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk.

Welsh language level - verbal Level 1. You will need a basic knowledge of Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date: 25/11/2026, 23:55

The Rewards

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Anonymous Recruitment

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Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Right to work eligibility

Every employer in the UK must carry out a Right to Work check before a new employee starts work. This is a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and applies to every worker, regardless of nationality. All applicants will be asked about their nationality and whether they are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to confirm whether you are eligible to apply for the vacancy and to work for the Council or its partner organisations. Carmarthenshire County Council holds a valid sponsorship licence. However, applicants who require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route must meet all eligibility criteria set out by the UK Government under the points-based immigration system. Before submitting an application, you should check whether the role meets the eligibility criteria in the UK Government guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK . Please note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or any offer of employment may be retracted.