Location: Reading, Berkshire
Job Title: School Caretaker
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, ongoing opportunity

About the Role

A welcoming primary school in Reading is seeking a reliable and practical School Caretaker to support the daily running, security and maintenance of its premises. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced caretaker, premises assistant or maintenance operative who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and well-presented school environment.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring that the school site is ready for pupils and staff each morning and remains secure and operational throughout the day. Previous school experience is essential, as the role requires an understanding of the responsibilities involved in maintaining premises within an educational setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school site, including classrooms, entrances, gates and other designated areas.

• Carrying out routine site inspections and reporting maintenance issues, hazards or security concerns.

• Undertaking minor repairs, painting, basic DIY and general building maintenance.

• Setting up classrooms, halls and other spaces for assemblies, meetings, school events and examinations.

• Monitoring the condition of school facilities and ensuring that communal areas remain safe and presentable.

• Supporting deliveries, waste management and the movement of furniture and equipment.

• Completing routine premises checks and maintaining accurate records of assigned health and safety tasks.

• Liaising with the School Business Manager, senior leadership team and external contractors regarding repairs and maintenance.

About the School

The school is an established primary setting serving its local community in Reading. Maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-organised environment is central to its daily operations, and the premises team plays an important part in supporting pupils, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will join a team that requires someone dependable, approachable and capable of working independently while communicating effectively with colleagues.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working as a School Caretaker, Premises Assistant or in a similar school maintenance role is essential.

• Practical skills in general maintenance, basic repairs and DIY.

• An understanding of site security, health and safety and safe working practices.

• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise routine tasks alongside urgent requests.

• A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to work independently.

• An enhanced DBS check or willingness to undertake the required safeguarding checks.

How to Apply

If you have previous school premises experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Reading, please send your CV as soon as possible.