Caretaker - Primary School

School Caretaker

Location: CF10, Cardiff
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 10 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are recruiting a School Caretaker on behalf of a vibrant and culturally diverse primary school in the CF10 area of Cardiff.

This is a part-time position suited to a reliable and proactive individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and well-presented environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

The role would suit a reliable and trustworthy individual looking for a small number of consistent weekly hours.

• • Opening the school site each morning

  • Closing and securing the site each evening

  • Locking buildings and gates

  • Ensuring the site is secure before leaving

  • Reporting any issues or concerns to school leadership

  Liaising with contractors working on site

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will:

• Be reliable, organised and able to work independently

• Have experience in caretaking, site management, maintenance or a similar role

• Have a flexible approach to work

• Take pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment

• Be able to respond to occasional additional hours if required

Working Hours

This role requires:

• 1 hour in the morning (to open the site)

• 1 hour in the evening (to close and secure the site)

• Monday to Friday

Safeguarding

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities, and the school is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Apply

To apply for this position or to find out more, please submit your application or contact 02921 152423 for further information.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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