School Caretaker - 20 hours/ 5 days - Sully Primary School

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Sully Primary School is seeking a part-time Caretaker to cover security, maintenance, and general premises duties. The role is 20 hours per week, split across early morning and late afternoon sessions at Sully Primary School.

The post requires a valid driving licence, the ability to lift/move furniture, and willingness to undertake safeguarding and health & safety training. DBS checks are required for employment with the school community.

Qualifications

• Experience of site security and premises management.
• Working knowledge of health and safety requirements in a school setting.
• Practical DIY and basic maintenance skills.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding training and related courses.

Responsibilities

• Carry out caretaking duties including security and maintenance as required.
• Monitor access and respond to alarms, report faults and coordinate repairs.
• Walk the site for inspections and daily checks; liaise with contractors as needed.
• Work flexible hours including occasional evenings for events or lettings.

Skills

Site security

Health & safety

DIY

Communication

Safeguarding

Driving licence

Job description

About Us

Sully Primary School is a vibrant and happy primary school situated on the Vale of Glamorgan coast. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, welcoming environment where everyone is encouraged to thrive.

• Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
• Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
• Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
• Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About The Role

Pay Details: Grade 4, 6-7 £26,847 -£27,274 per annum, pro rata

Hours of Work / Weeks per year / Working Pattern: 20 hours a week (four hours per day) 7.00 am – 9.00 am, 4.30 pm – 6.30 pm for 52 weeks per year

Main Place of Work: Sully Primary school

Description: Caretaking duties – security, maintenance etc as per attached job description and person specification. Please note - there is no house with this job.

About You

• Experience of site security and premises management, including monitoring access, responding to alarms and reporting security faults.
• Working knowledge of health and safety requirements in a school setting and a commitment to follow school H&S policies and risk-assessment procedures.
• Practical DIY and basic maintenance skills with the ability to complete routine repairs and organise contractors when necessary.
• Physically able to lift and move furniture and equipment safely and to walk the site for inspections and daily checks.
• Flexibility to work split shifts and occasional evenings for school events, lettings or night classes.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training (including safeguarding, H&S, manual handling and ladder / working-at-height training).
• Full UK driving licence and confidence driving a school vehicle where required.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to complete written reports, maintenance logs and basic record keeping.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; able to liaise professionally with staff, contractors, pupils and visitors.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and maintaining confidentiality; comfortable working within the school’s policies and procedures.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance.

EWC Required: No

DBS Check Required: Yes

Shortlisting date: 4th/5th November

Interview date: 10th/11th November

For Further Information, contact

Return Method e.g. e-mail / return to school: [e-mail]

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.