THE DETAILS:
  • Location: Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF72 9LQ
  • Subject: Caretaker
  • Hours: Part Time
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Salary Type: Annually
  • Salary Range: £20,042 - £20,042
  • Language: English
  • Closing Date: 10 February, 2023 12:00 PM

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Caretaker

Caretaker

Llanhari Primary School
Llanhari Primary School

Aelfryn, Llanharry, CF72 9LQ
Telephone: 01443 237832
Numbers of Pupils 180

Caretaker

Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Salary: Grade 3 £21,189 X 94.59%
Post Start Date: 27th February 2023 or ASAP after that date

The Governing Body wish to appoint a Caretaker to work at Llanhari Primary School to complement our existing team.

Llanhari Primary is seeking to appoint a caretaker to ensure that the building is maintained in a good and safe working condition. The successful candidate must be:
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Reliable and conscientious
• Knowledgeable of site security and Health and Safety requirements
• An excellent team member who is willing to enter fully into the life of the school

Responsible for:
• the security of the premises and to respond to any calls which may be made as a result of the burglar alarm being activated
• the lighting and heating of the premises.
• for the cleaning of the premises.
• checking the receipt of cleaning materials and maintaining consumption records of water, gas, electricity, and any other fuel
• supervision of the whole of the premises in accordance with the hours set out above.
• for ensuring that all paved areas within the site are kept clean, tidy, litter and weed free.
• responsible for keeping grassed areas litter free.

Must:
• Record and update position of service outlets (gas, electric, oil and water), and assist with their locations for inspection purposes.
• Ensure that all doors, windows and gates are locked each night.
• When required personally superintend outside use of premises.
• Ensure that all premises are thoroughly cleaned, aired and, if appropriate, heated by the re-opening day after all holiday periods.
• Carry out duties as required, e.g. putting up shelves and display boards, changing tap washers, painting in line with qualifications and training of the post holder.
• Maintain good housekeeping in line with Fire Service recommendations carry out routine health and safety checks as required.
• Have the ability to work to instructions and on own initiative at times
• Have a commitment to further training where necessary

Basic skills required:
• Good interpersonal skills necessary to work with LEA and other agencies, a team of teachers and support staff
• To carry out general property maintenance including cleaning.
• To carry out minor building improvements and decorating
• To have the competency to use hand tools, cleaning equipment etc.

Working hours:
Please note this is a split shift position. Example hours 6am – 10am/ 3pm – 6pm. These are open to negotiation but a 6am opening and 6pm closing time is non-negotiable.

Application forms, and further details, including a job description and person specification for the role may be obtained via the Schools Recruitment website using the link https://rhondda-cynon-taf.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-3/candidate Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the RCT Council 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, Mrs E Coates Headteacher, on 01443 237832

The closing date for applications is 10th February 2023 at 12.00 noon.

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 or vice versa.

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.