Job Description

Caretaker - Penrhyncoch and Penllwyn Primary School

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Closing date:

23/07/2025

Reference:

REQ106150


Casual
23,656 *
Aberystwyth
*All salary values are pro-rata.
About the role
Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.



Are you an energetic and hardworking person, who takes pride in their work? We have an opportunity for a motivated caretaker to join our team to help ensure the school is a safe, welcoming, and purposeful environment for the children, staff and visitors.



This job will include a variety of responsibilities regarding the school buildings and site, including health and safety, general maintenance of the whole site and security.



We are looking for an individual who:


Is practical and can implement the school's systems and procedures. Takes pride in their work and can suggest improvements to the school's environment. Demonstrates initiative while ensuring the site is safe and organised. Can follow risk assessments and create dynamic risk assessments when needed. Can contribute towards projects and maintenance schedules. Has good practical DIY skills. Can communicate effectively with all the school staff. Is a safe pair of hands ensuring the whole site security.

At Ysgol Penrhyn-coch and Ysgol Penllwyn we can offer a caring, exciting, and inclusive environment, where all who attend feel safe and happy.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this post.



For more information, please contact the headteacher, Catryn Lawrence on 01970 828566 or via email at LawrenceC53@hwbcymru.net



Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.



We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.


What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work

Schools and Culture

We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:


School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology Pupil Wellbeing:Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice Education Governance: Data ; Governor Support, Policy support School Admissions Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes. Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training

Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.