Job Description

Job:

Gofalwr/Caretaker, Cyfarthfa Park Primary School

Job Ref:

CT046-4225

Salary:

25,989.00 - To: 25,989.00

Job Scale:

Grade 2 SCP6

Job Hours:

37 hours

Location:

Cyfarthfa Park Primary School

Speciality:

CYFARTHFA PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

Cyfarthfa Park

Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 8RE

TEL 01685 351807

E-Mail head@cyfarthfapark-pri.merthyr.sch.uk


Headteacher - Mr O Morgan



CARETAKER



GRADE 2 SCP 6

37 hours per week

25,989 per annum



Required for September 16th 2025 or as soon possible after this date.




Following the resignation of our current caretaker, we are now 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.



We are looking for a caretaker who can:

Manage the general upkeep of the school buildings, undertaking minor repairs, redecoration and maintenance Be responsible for the opening and closing of both sites of the school and 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 and daily cleaning of agreed areas


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




This post requires an Enhanced and Barred DBS Check



What will be your hours?


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


Closing date: Friday September 5th 2025

Shortlist: Week beginning September 8th 2025

Interviews: To be confirmed



Applications 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 5th September 2025 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.



Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk



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 apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We are strongly committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace and ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy and maternity.