We are recruiting a Caretaker at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 hours (Monday - Friday - Split Shifts) Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Allta We pay an attractive salary of £26,824 and offer access to training and development opportunities. The Governing Body of Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Allta Primary School is seeking to appoint a Caretaker to work as part of a friendly, hard-working team. To start as soon as possible (pending pre-employment checks). Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Allta is a Welsh medium primary school situated in the small town of Ystrad Mynach on the outskirts of Caerphilly Town. The school is a happy, friendly community school and the school caretaker is very much a part of the staff and central to the school. The ability to converse and correspond through the medium of Welsh is not essential. We are looking for a caretaker who is committed to the provision of maintenance and security on our school site. We require someone who is able to build strong professional relationships with staff and children and is dedicated to ensuring that our school is a clean and orderly working environment. The successful candidate will have health and safety responsibilities including maintaining the school building and grounds in a safe condition and working in a safe manner. As part of these duties there will be a requirement to carry out and record essential periodic health and safety checks and undertake maintenance / DIY as required. There will also be an element of cleaning involved within the post. We are looking for a colleague who is enthusiastic, motivated and hard-working. A willingness to be an integral part of our hard-working team is essential. What we can offer you: A caring and supportive working environment, where all staff are encouraged to realise their aspirations. A talented and dedicated staff team and Governing Body who have an open commitment to continuous school improvement. Enthusiastic and friendly children who want to make our school the best place it can be. 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. Awareness of health and hygiene procedures Handyperson experience 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. After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Meinir Jones, Headteacher on 01443 814883 or email jonesm1229@hwbcymru.net Application forms are available from the ETEACH website or the school. To request an application form please contact the school directly on 01443 814883 or email: YsgolGymraegBroAllta@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk Completed applications should be returned to the Headteacher on the above email address or directly to the school: Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Allta, Heol Ganol, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, Caerphilly, CF83 1SR Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Interviews have been scheduled for Week Commencing 8th June 2026. We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information. This vacancy has been processed in English only because there is no Welsh requirement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.