Caretaker Level 3 – Cardigan Primary School
| Posting date: | 31 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,403 to £27,694 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 November 2025 |
| Location: | Cardigan, Ceredigion |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ106345 |
Summary
Cardigan Primary School is a large, busy, and successful school seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic caretaker to carry out a wide range of daily duties and to manage the site effectively.
Responsibilities will include general maintenance work in line with the school’s Health and Safety requirements, coordinating external contractors, responding to call-outs outside of normal working hours, and opening and securing the building each day.
Basic skills in plumbing, gardening, and carpentry are required, and training will be provided for any specialised tasks within the school.
YGA’s Mission Statement:
‘Committed to providing a high-quality inclusive education in an environment that enables all our children to succeed.’
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
Responsibilities will include general maintenance work in line with the school’s Health and Safety requirements, coordinating external contractors, responding to call-outs outside of normal working hours, and opening and securing the building each day.
Basic skills in plumbing, gardening, and carpentry are required, and training will be provided for any specialised tasks within the school.
YGA’s Mission Statement:
‘Committed to providing a high-quality inclusive education in an environment that enables all our children to succeed.’
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
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