Caretaker (EOTAS) Ty Gwyn Education Centre based at Ty Castan

Salary: Grade 3 (£23,114 x 23.74%)

Caretaker (EOTAS) Ty Gwyn Education Centre based at Ty Castan

Ty Gwyn Education Centre, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council

Y Dolydd, Aberdare, RCT, CF44 8EX

Telephone (01685) 652525

Caretaker - EOTAS

Hours: 10 hours per week (term time only)

Salary: Grade 3 (£23,114 x 23.74%)

Start Date: As soon as possible

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Caretaker at Ty Castan, Library Road, Pontypridd, CF32 2DY. Pupils who attend the site are placed at the Tuition Service which is overseen by Ty Gwyn Education Centre in Aberdare.

The site has recently been refurbished (having been the former Pontypridd Library) to include a range of open spaces, classrooms and communal areas, as well as kitchen and toilet facilities. Teaching staff and pupils access the site during school hours and there is a requirement for opening and closing of the site, maintaining access and egress points and daily of checking the site prior to usage.

The following responsibilities are included but flexibility is essential:

• Electrical, fire and safety checks completion and recording
• Securing doors and windows, setting and responding to any alarm incidents
• Minor maintenance and repairs, general housekeeping
• Disposing of rubbish, recycling and meeting waste requirements
• Cleaning gullies and maintaining guttering and pavements in winter conditions
• Checking temperatures of fridges and ovens as required, checking fire-fighting equipment is maintained and up to date

The post reports to the Head of Alternative Learning who is based at Ty Castan.

Application forms, and further details, including a and person specification for the role may be obtained via the Schools Recruitment website using the link: https://ce0576li.webitrent.com/ce0576li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC105GF.open?WVID=2482495vvA

Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website. If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered as having applied for the post.

Should you require further information about the post, please contact Victoria Cox-Wall – Head of Centre on 01685 652525.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 28 th November 2024 at Midnight.

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.

The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.