Caretaker - Secondary School - Pontypridd

Wales/ temporary / £100 per day

Location: Pontypridd, RCT
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary
Working Hours: Rotating weekly shifts – 6:00am and 11:00am starts
Salary: Competitive rates of pay

Are you an experienced Caretaker looking for a new opportunity in a supportive school environment?

Do you take pride in maintaining safe, clean and well-presented buildings and grounds?

Are you reliable, proactive and comfortable working on a rotating weekly shift pattern?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a Secondary School in Pontypridd, who are looking for an experienced and dependable Caretaker to join their site team.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the school premises are safe, secure and well-maintained for pupils, staff and visitors.

The role will involve working on a weekly rotating shift pattern, alternating between morning shifts starting at 6:00am and afternoon shifts starting at 11:00am.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Opening and securing the school premises

  • Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs

  • Ensuring the school buildings and grounds are clean, safe and presentable

  • Completing routine health and safety checks

  • Supporting with the setup of classrooms, furniture and equipment

  • Reporting maintenance issues and ensuring repairs are addressed promptly

  • Responding to general site maintenance requirements

We are looking for a Caretaker with the following:

  • Previous experience working as a Caretaker is essential, although this does not need to be within a school setting

  • Good practical maintenance and general DIY skills

  • An understanding of health and safety procedures

  • The ability to work independently and use initiative

  • A reliable, hardworking and flexible approach

  • Availability to work both morning and afternoon shifts on a weekly rota

  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

In return, you can expect:

  • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you

  • A straightforward and easy onboarding process

  • Competitive rates of pay

  • Access to CPD and career development opportunities

  • A rewarding opportunity to work within a supportive school environment

If you are an experienced Caretaker looking for your next opportunity in Pontypridd, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity with TeacherActive.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.