Caretaker - Ysgol Gymraeg Ifor Hael

Educators Wales; Newport; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is looking for a dedicated caretaker to ensure the safety and cleanliness of its premises. This role involves a variety of responsibilities, including cleaning, maintenance, and supervising staff to uphold high standards. The ideal candidate will be reliable, flexible, and able to build strong relationships within the school community. With a commitment to creating a welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the educational sector. If you are passionate about maintaining safe and clean spaces, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking and cleaning tasks, with a focus on health and safety.
• Ability to supervise staff and maintain high standards in premises upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning, caretaking, and maintenance duties at the school.
• Ensure security of the school buildings and grounds.

Skills

Cleaning

Caretaking

Premises maintenance

Health and safety procedures

Supervision

Education

Experience in a school environment

Basic knowledge of alarm systems

Job description

Salary: Grade 1, SCP 2 - 3, £23,656 - £24,027 pro rata

Position: Caretaker - Ysgol Gymraeg Ifor Hael

Job Information:

Ysgol Gymraeg Ifor Hael is seeking to appoint a caring, hardworking, reliable and trustworthy individual to join our team to carry out cleaning, caretaking and premises maintenance duties at the school. We are looking for someone able to carry out the many tasks needed to keep the school and its grounds safe, clean and welcoming to pupils, staff, parents and visitors.

We require someone who is able to build strong professional relationships with staff and children whilst having the ability to be flexible when the job requires. Some supervision of staff is required, as is the ability and confidence to carry out testing of alarm systems, undertaking site-specific checks, minor repairs and improvements, or ensuring safe working practices are followed by those coming onto site for more difficult jobs.

You will have responsibility for the security of the school buildings and grounds at the beginning and end of the day. You will also take a lead role in ensuring that the premises are maintained to a high standard, undertaking repairs and maintenance as required. Experience in completing handyperson tasks is required, together with an understanding of health and safety procedures (training will be given in this area). Experience of working in a school or similar environment is desirable but not essential. (To start as soon as possible).

Reporting to: The Headteacher

Hours of Work: 32.5 hours with split shifts (7.00 - 9:30am and 2:15 – 6:15pm) plus some overtime on occasions to meet school needs and will be agreed in advance.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 31 January 2025 at 12:00pm

Short-listing: Friday 31 January 2025

Interviews to be Held: Monday 3 February 2025

Start Date: As soon as possible following the interview process.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our Values: Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

Ein gwerthoedd: Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd