Caretaker
Salary: NJC Grade 3 SCP 4
Hours: 20 hours a week
Fixed-Term until 31.8.2025
To start: 3rd February 2025 (pending pre-employment checks including a valid DBS certificate).
The Governing Body of Llanfabon Infants School is seeking to appoint a hardworking and experienced Caretaker to work as part of a small, friendly, hard-working team. Daily work pattern/shifts in term time can be negotiated. During the school holidays again, there is flexibility to negotiate shift patterns. Annual leave will primarily need to be taken during the School holidays.
We are looking for a caretaker who is committed to the provision of maintenance and security on our school premises. We require someone who is able to build strong professional relationships with staff and children and is dedicated to ensuring that our school is a well presented and orderly working environment. The successful candidate will have health and safety responsibilities including maintaining the school building and grounds in a safe condition and working in a safe manner.
The role includes key holder responsibility and the closing of the premises, other general duties e.g., checking good and supplies, emptying bins - ensuring refuse and recycling is stored safely and disposed of appropriately. Undertaking any internal cleaning activities will be minimal i.e., emergency areas.
Ideally the post holder should be widely available and able to access the school quickly. Living near the school however, is NOT essential.
Although this is initially a fixed-term contract, there may be an opportunity to extend. There will also be occasions during the school year where additional hours may be offered e.g., school discos, school fayres, supervising contractors.
What we can offer you:
A caring and supportive working environment, where all staff are encouraged to realise their aspirations.
A talented and dedicated staff team and Governing Body who have an open commitment to continuous school improvement.
Enthusiastic and friendly children who want to make our school the best place it can be.
Relevant training opportunities.
This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are looking to join a very supportive school community and looking to gain experience in a school environment.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Mrs Sue Snelgrove on 01 44 3 45 02 75.Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Application forms can be obtained from the school and should be returned to:
Mrs S Snelgrove
Headteacher
Llanfabon Infants School,
Bryncelyn Avenue,
Nelson.
CF46 6HLTel: 01 44 3 45 02 75
Closing date: Friday 3rd January 2025
Shortlisting: January date to be confirmed
Interviews: January date to be confirmed
A supporting letter of application may be submitted- no more than two A4 sides. Any further information WILL NOT be considered. Please ensure you refer to the key competencies and the person specification.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note: Under Caerphilly’s 21st Century Schools programme, Llancaeach Juniors and Llanfabon Infants will amalgamate in September 2027 on the Llanfabon school site.