School Caretaker - Sageston CP School

Pembrokeshire Nature Partnership; Sageston; On-site; GBP 7,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Sageston is hiring a School Caretaker for 10 hours per week. The caretaker will ensure the security and cleanliness of the school premises, perform minor repairs, and manage heating operations. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and have a flexible, independent working style. Previous caretaking experience is beneficial. This position offers a pro rata salary based on a Grade 3 scale.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in caretaking or maintenance roles would be an advantage.
• Ability to perform minor repairs within unskilled handyman scope.
• Capacity to ensure economical fuel consumption.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for security of premises.
• Conduct porter duties and monitor cleanliness.
• Operate central heating and perform maintenance monitoring.
• Clear debris from playground, footpaths, and drives.
• Replace light bulbs and tubes up to a height of 9 feet.

Skills

Good communication skills

Flexible and confident to work independently

Experience in similar roles

Job description

Salary

Grade 3 – £24,796 pro rata

Contractual hours

10 hours per week

Basis

Open Ended

Job category/type

Cleaning and Caretaking

Job reference

REQAA6871

School Caretaker – Sageston CP School

This is an open‑ended position requiring 10 hours per week. Salary is Grade 3 – £24,796 for 10 hours per week for 52.14 weeks per annum, equating to £6,701.62 pro rata.

As caretaker, you will be responsible for security of premises, porter duties, monitoring cleanliness, operation of central heating, maintenance monitoring, and debris clearance from playground, footpaths and drives, as well as guttering. You will also perform minor repairs within the scope of an unskilled handyman, ensure economical fuel consumption, and replace light bulbs and tubes up to a height of 9 feet.

You should have good communication skills, be flexible and confident to work on your own initiative. Previous similar experience would be an advantage.

Employment Checks

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We support vulnerable individuals and are committed to ensuring their safety. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy outlines responsibilities and methods for safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. The policy applies to all employees, councillors, volunteers and commissioned service providers.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team early if you cannot apply online.
• Please contact the Recruitment Team with any queries about this vacancy.
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries stated are current as of 01/04/2025.
• We have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on the redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are not needed. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.