Gofalwr/ Caretaker, Dowlais Primary School

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council; West Midlands Combined Authority, Pant, Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated School Caretaker to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for students and staff. This full-time role involves routine maintenance of school facilities, both indoors and outdoors, and requires a person who is respectful, polite, and reliable. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a commitment to health and safety. Join a supportive community where your contributions will make a significant difference in the daily operations of the school.

Qualifications

• Experience in Health & Safety is desirable.
• Ability to communicate clearly with pupils and staff.
• Reliable and committed to school values.

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance of school buildings and grounds.
• Daily cleaning of designated areas.
• Assistance with Health & Safety matters.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Politeness

Job description

Job Ref: CT044-1825

Job Scale: Grade 2 SCP 6

Job Hours: 37

Speciality:

DOWLAIS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Headteacher: Mrs J Estebanez

School Caretaker

Start Date - ASAP

Full-Time 37 Hours Per Week

Grade 2 SCP 6 £25,183 per annum

Closing date: Friday 23rd May 2025

Following the retirement of our school caretaker, we are now looking for a replacement. Being a caretaker is a very important role. You are often the first person visitors and contractors meet. You often meet and greet our families on arrival.

We are looking for a caretaker who:

• Is respectful, polite, and welcoming to all
• Is reliable, honest, and committed to the school
• Has a good sense of humor
• Has clear communication with pupils, parents, visitors, and staff
• Demonstrates flexibility (from time to time there may be a need to open school late or on weekends. This would be agreed in advance)
• Has experience with Health & Safety related matters (desirable)

What will be your duties:

• Routine maintenance of the school building indoors (this can include minor repairs)
• Routine maintenance of school grounds outdoors (this can include minor repairs)
• Recycling
• Reporting of repairs / major works
• Assistance with Health & Safety (Please see job description for list)
• Daily cleaning of agreed areas

What will your hours be:

• 6.00am – 10.00 am and 2.30pm – 6.00 pm Monday - Thursday
• 6.00am – 10.00 am and 2.30pm - 5.30pm on a Friday
• Hours may vary during Winter periods
• Holidays cannot be taken during school term time
• Hours may vary due to school events e.g., Parental consultations & Governor meetings (This would be communicated well in advance)

Please see the job description for further details.

If you are interested in becoming the next caretaker in our excellent school, please complete the application form and email it to [e-mail].

Visits are welcome by appointment. Please contact the school on 01685 351808.

Closing date: Friday 23rd May 2025

Shortlisting: Monday 2nd June 2025

Interviews: Thursday 5th June 2025

For further information, please contact Judith Estebanez on 01685 351808 or email [e-mail].

If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than Friday 23rd May 2025.

Email: [e-mail]

Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council encourages applications from Welsh speakers. Application forms may be submitted in Welsh, and any applications completed in Welsh will not be treated any less favorably than those submitted in English.

If you are successfully shortlisted for an interview, please contact [e-mail] to let us know if you would like your interview to be conducted through the medium of Welsh.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.

All employees are required to comply with their individual and organizational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy, and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorized persons or third parties under any circumstance, either during or after employment, except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, or both. Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.

We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.