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Job: Gofalwr/ Caretaker, Ty Dysgu Pupil Referral Unit
Job Ref: CT070-2626
Salary: £25,989.00 - To: £25,989.00
Job Scale: Grade 2 SCP 6
Job Hours: 37
Location: Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil
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Caretaker at Ty Dysgu Pupil Referral Unit (PRU).
37 hours per week
Salary Range: Grade 2 SCP 6
£25,989 per annum
Permanent post
Required as soon as possible
The Management Committee at Ty Dysgu Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) wish to appoint a caretaker to become part of a hard-working team of staff who are committed to the school, the families and its’ community. The person appointed will need to be dedicated to fulfilling the role purposefully with the needs of the children at the forefront and become passionate about the vision that staff and Management Committee have for the PRU.
Ty Dysgu is maintained by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, providing education for pupils aged 3-16 years with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD) and other additional learning needs (ALN).
The job entails opening and closing the school, health and safety matters and tasks specified in the job description. The post requires the individual to use their initiative, have practical skills to carry out maintenance tasks, have pride in their work, liaise with management staff to ensure works are carried out for the smooth running of the school, and work flexibly with the needs of the children in and outside of school hours.
To ensure the safety and protection of our children, the recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safeguarding checks.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Check (child’s list) from the Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
If you would like to discuss this post in further detail please contact Simon Pardoe (Head of Centre) on 01685 724645 or email Simon.Pardoe@merthyr.gov.uk
Closing date for applicants: Friday 26th June 2026
Short listing date: Monday 29th June 2026
Interview date: Monday 6th July 2026
If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than Friday 26th June 2026 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.
Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk
Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.
All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both.
Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.
We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We are strongly committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace and ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy and maternity.
Caretaker at Ty Dysgu Pupil Referral Unit (PRU).
37 hours per week
Salary Range: Grade 2 SCP 6
£25,989 per annum
Permanent post
Required as soon as possible
The Management Committee at Ty Dysgu Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) wish to appoint a caretaker to become part of a hard-working team of staff who are committed to the school, the families and its’ community. The person appointed will need to be dedicated to fulfilling the role purposefully with the needs of the children at the forefront and become passionate about the vision that staff and Management Committee have for the PRU.
Ty Dysgu is maintained by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, providing education for pupils aged 3-16 years with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD) and other additional learning needs (ALN).
The job entails opening and closing the school, health and safety matters and tasks specified in the job description. The post requires the individual to use their initiative, have practical skills to carry out maintenance tasks, have pride in their work, liaise with management staff to ensure works are carried out for the smooth running of the school, and work flexibly with the needs of the children in and outside of school hours.
To ensure the safety and protection of our children, the recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safeguarding checks.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Check (child’s list) from the Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
If you would like to discuss this post in further detail please contact Simon Pardoe (Head of Centre) on 01685 724645 or email Simon.Pardoe@merthyr.gov.uk
Closing date for applicants: Friday 26th June 2026
Short listing date: Monday 29th June 2026
Interview date: Monday 6th July 2026
If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than Friday 26th June 2026 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.
Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk
Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.
All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both.
Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.
We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We are strongly committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace and ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy and maternity.