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Federation Caretaker - Oxford Road Community School and Wilson Primary SchoolCouncil

Reading 37 hours/week £27,709 to £29,071 Per year
Posted 28 October 2026 Closing date 2 November 2026
Checked 15 hours ago · still listed on the employer's site Closes in 5 days · 2 Nov 2026

37 hours per week - Permanent - All year round

Based at across Oxford Road Community School and Wilson Primary School – Hours: 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday - To start as soon as possible.

Oxford Road Community School & Wilson Primary School are beautiful Victorian schools with a rich history. We are looking for a caretaker, to work alongside our Federation Premises Manager to take responsibility for the day to day site management across the federation, to continue to maintain the condition of the schools, ensuring a safe, clean and positive environment.

We can offer you:

  • Dedicated and supportive staff
  • A positive, caring atmosphere
  • Supportive parents and governors
  • An active role in contributing to the shared vision of the school
  • Opportunities for self-development

You should have:

  • Good practical and general DIY skills
  • The ability to problem solve
  • Ability to work with external contractors and manage holiday and term time maintenance works
  • Good organisational and prioritisation skills, flexible and with a willingness to work out of hours as required.
  • A proactive and positive person who can build good working relationships and be part of a dedicated team

Closing date Monday 2nd November 2026
Interviews: To be confirmed

For more information please visit: https://www.wilsonprimary.co.uk/Vacancies-29012021132011/ or email [email protected] or call 0118 937 5573

We wish to make an appointment as soon as possible and will consider applications upon receipt, therefore candidates are encouraged to apply straight away

For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position requires an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from section 4(2) of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Position type: Full time
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