We have a vacancy for a premises manager/caretaker

Facilities Manager/Caretaking

Salary: Grade 5 (scp 7-9) £26,403.00 to £27,254.00 per annum (pro rata) (pro rata salary based on 43 weeks per year and reduced hours is £18,504)

(The salary stated will be subject to a term time only adjustment if the commencement of employment is after the start of the academic year).

Contract: Part Time and Permanent

Work Pattern:  27.5 hours per week 12:30pm – 6:00pm Monday – Friday, term-time, 43 weeks per year

Required From: As soon as possible

The Governing Body seek to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable, self-motivated, hardworking and conscientious person who would like to provide a key role in maintaining our school site to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for the whole school community. 

The successful candidate will:

• Be expected to undertake general caretaking duties, including cleaning, to maintain high standards to support children’s learning and where appropriate, carry out repairs and maintenance of the school and the grounds.
• Possess a range of general maintenance skills (carpentry, plumbing, painting would be an advantage).
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team that looks after the health and safety of staff, pupils and visitors as well as the security of the whole site.
• To liaise and communicate effectively with a range of contractors and building services
• Have a current, full driving licence.
• Be able to work within a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Have an ability to work on their own initiative in recognising jobs that require attention and prioritise their daily workload.
• Have COSHH awareness.
• Have physical fitness to undertake some heavy lifting, moving and handling including general portage.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be cheerful and enjoy working with children, parents and staff.
• Have a firm understanding of, and compliance with, safeguarding requirements.
• Have a willingness to participate in training and development.
• Take pride in helping to maintain and develop our school grounds and outdoor learning provision.
• Be responsible for the oversight of the school cleaners and additional caretaking staff.

Previous experience would be beneficial, but training will be provided.  The successful candidate will be required to act as a key holder.  The hours of work are Monday to Friday 12:30pm to 6.00 pm. 

St Joseph’s Cathedral Primary School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Therefore, an enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check is required for successful applicants.

Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form are available from the school website or by contacting the school office.  Completed application forms may be returned to:  Mrs A Heald, Headteacher, St Joseph’s Cathedral Primary School, Caepistyll Street, Greenhill, Swansea SA1 2BE

For an informal discussion about the role please contact the Headteacher, Mrs A Heald,  on 01792 653609 or email stjosephscathedralprimary@swansea-edunet.gov.uk

Closing date and time: Friday 7 November 2025, 12 noon