Job Description

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Job:

Gofalwr/ Caretaker, Twynyrodyn Community School

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Job Ref:

CT041-2025

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Salary:

25,183.00 - To: 25,183.00

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Job Scale:

Grade 2 SCP 6

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Job Hours:

37

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Location:

Twynyrodyn Community School

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Speciality:

Twynyrodyn Community School

Gilfach Cynon

Twynyrodyn


Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 0LW

01685 351804



Headteacher- Mr A Mills



CARETAKER



Grade 2 SCP 6

25,183 per annum



37 Hours per week



Required for 7th July 2025



Following the retirement of our long serving caretaker we are looking for a replacement.




The successful candidate will be responsible to the Head teacher and Senior Leadership Team for the provision of an efficient and effective caretaking service, and will be able to work in partnership with our school team to:



Manage the general upkeep of the school building, undertaking minor repairs, redecoration and maintenance Be responsible for the opening and closing of the school site undertaking regular security
checks, including being the first key holder for out of hours emergencies

Oversee the efficient working of the school's lighting, water, heating, fire and alarm systems, advising on matters relating to energy control and conservation Assist in the management and operation of lettings Assist in safety audits of the premises and comply with Health and Safety guidelines at all times Show initiative, commitment and a willingness to develop in the role Actively contribute to the ethos and aims of the school Have a willingness to get involved in school activities Support and assist with traffic management initiatives Help maintain and develop the school grounds Be responsible for a team of cleaners Daily cleaning of agreed areas.


A full driving licence and own transport is preferred but not essential for the post.



What will be your hours?




6:30 am - 10:30 am 2.30 pm - 6pm (5.30pm on a Friday)
oo Holidays cannot be taken during school term time.



Closing date 2nd June 2025

Shortlisting 5th June 2025

Interviews 12th June 2025



This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.



Application forms can be completed online at www.merthyr.gov.uk



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 2nd June 2025 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.



Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk



We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the closing date.



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 favourably than those submitted in English. If you are successfully shortlisted for interview please contact us 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 organisational 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 unauthorised persons or third party 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 to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We are strongly committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace.