Caretaker - Hengoed Primary School

Name of School: Hengoed Primary School

Job Title: Caretaker – Level 1

Grade: 3

Start date: 1st September 2025 (pending safer recruitment checks)

Contract: Permanent / Part time (35 Hours)

We are proud to be a school that values its strong sense of community, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment to creating a safe, clean, and inspiring environment for our children to learn and grow.

As our caretaker, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day running of the school premises. This includes maintaining the building and grounds, ensuring health and safety standards are met, and supporting the school in hosting community events and activities.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is reliable, proactive, and takes pride in their work
• Has good practical skills and can carry out minor repairs and maintenance
• Can work independently and as part of a friendly team
• Is committed to the wellbeing and safety of our pupils and staff

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and cheerful working environment
• Opportunities to be involved in community projects and school events
• A chance to be part of a school that truly values every member of its team

If you would like to be part of a lovely school with a strong community spirit and a happy, caring ethos, we would love to hear from you.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

To request an application form please contact the school directly on Hengoedprimary@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk or collect an application form from the Main Office (01443 812909). Completed application forms should be returned to Mr J Lloyd, Headteacher, at Hengoed Primary school or applications to be emailed to Hengoedprimary@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk

Closing Date: 2nd July 2025
Start Date: 1st September 2025

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.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

This vacancy has been processed in English only because there are no Welsh language requirements.