Permanent: 37 hours per week.
Working Hours: Shift pattern of mornings (6am -2pm) and afternoons (2pm-10pm) this is worked alternative weeks. You would also be required to work one Sunday in four.
Start Date: 20th July 2026 or as soon after
Application closing date: 29th June 2026 11:59pm
Ysgol Bae Baglan offers an exciting opportunity to work within a state-of-the-art educational and community facility. The Governors are seeking to appoint a permanent Caretaker, working 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.
Our school is recognised as a supportive and inclusive community where positive relationships underpin wellbeing and success. Inclusion is central to our ethos, and the role of Caretaker is vital in ensuring that all areas of the school are safe, secure, clean, and welcoming for everyone.
Previous experience in a similar role is not essential; however, experience in room setup, basic maintenance/DIY, and working within a school environment would be advantageous.
Ysgol Bae Baglan is at the heart of its community, operating as a vibrant hub open during evenings, weekends, and throughout school holidays.
We are looking for an individual who demonstrates:
Experience in general property maintenance
A sound understanding of fire safety and health and safety procedures
A committed, flexible, and reliable approach to work
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
A high regard for personal and others’ safety, with particular attention to safeguarding children
The role involves a shift pattern of alternating weeks:
Morning shift: 6:00am – 2:00pm
Afternoon shift: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
In addition, the successful candidate will be required to work one Sunday in every four. Duties will include opening and closing the school facilities as part of the role.
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will act to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure (Child).
Online applications only (CVs are not accepted) please complete all aspects of the form fully. Any issues or for further information please email: Nicola Williams ([email protected]).
Closing Date: 11:59pm on Monday 29th June 2026
