School Caretaker
| Posting date: | 21 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £19,316 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 May 2026 |
| Location: | Reading RG2 0AY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | New Christ Church Primary School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Caretaker to support the operations of the school site, perform Health & Safety statutory testing and to carry out proactive and reactive premises improvements, to include general repairs/maintenance works, painting and basic plumbing and carpentry.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Caretaker who is passionate about providing a safe and well-maintained environment for our pupils and staff.
Preferably, you will have experience in a similar role, knowledge of health & safety expectations and experience of building maintenance and/or decorating (all desirable but not essential).
You will have the ability to prioritise tasks and to work positively with a variety of different people.
A sense of humour is a must!
This is a permanent, all year round position. You will work the 27.5 hours in split shifts to allow for the daily opening/closing of the school premises. Your work pattern will be 7am to 10am, then 3.30pm to 6pm.
We have a friendly, family-feel vibe and would strongly encourage you to come and visit to see what a warm and welcoming school we are!
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working Caretaker who is passionate about providing a safe and well-maintained environment for our pupils and staff.
Preferably, you will have experience in a similar role, knowledge of health & safety expectations and experience of building maintenance and/or decorating (all desirable but not essential).
You will have the ability to prioritise tasks and to work positively with a variety of different people.
A sense of humour is a must!
This is a permanent, all year round position. You will work the 27.5 hours in split shifts to allow for the daily opening/closing of the school premises. Your work pattern will be 7am to 10am, then 3.30pm to 6pm.
We have a friendly, family-feel vibe and would strongly encourage you to come and visit to see what a warm and welcoming school we are!