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Caretaker - Cwmaber Junior School

Job details
Posting date: 29 April 2026
Salary: £21,749 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 15 May 2026
Location: Abertridwr, Caerphilly
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Caerphilly County Borough Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: REQ0010814

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Summary

We are recruiting a Caretaker at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 30 hours per week, Monday- Friday,


6:30am-9:30am and 3:00pm-6:00pm


Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time
Location: Cwmaber Junior School


We pay an attractive salary of £21,749 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

The Federated Governing Body of Cwmaber Infants and Junior Schools is looking to appoint a caretaker, based in the junior school, but also be able to provide cover for the infants, if required.


The successful candidate will carry out a range of duties to ensure safety, security, maintenance and cleanliness of the site and premises. The successful candidate will:


be an experienced cleaner / caretaker or experienced within building maintenance with a range of practical skills.
have good verbal communication skills when dealing with both children and adults • possess a firm understanding of health and safety procedures / issues.

For the role, we ask that you have:


Cleaning and support services N/SVQ Level 1 OR equivalent experience or equivalent qualification, or willingness to train to achieve these
Handyperson experience
Willingness to gain knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical and decorating repair procedures

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.


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


Applications can be downloaded and submitted via Eteach

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mrs Bethan Davies on 02920 832231 or email cwmaberjunior@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk

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