Caretaker - Redlands Primary School

Redlands Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5QH

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 February 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,790 to £25,584 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

To start ASAP - Permanent 37 hour per week (52 weeks a year)

Monday - Friday 6.30am - 9.30am & 2.00pm - 6.30pm (Fri 2.00pm - 6.00pm)

Are you a dedicated and reliable individual looking for a fulfilling full-time opportunity? Redlands Primary School is seeking a School Caretaker to join our vibrant and supportive community.

Responsibilities include:

• Day to day security and maintenance of the building.
• Health & safety, fire safety and statutory compliance including undertaking safety audits and risk assessments and ensuring regular health & safety checks are completed e.g. fire alarms, emergency lighting and Legionella testing.
• Liaising with contractors
• Overseeing the cleaning staff

Requirements:

• Previous caretaking experience preferred but not essential.
• Experience of joinery, plumbing, painting, repairs and maintenance would be an advantage but not essential
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to tasks.
• Good communication skills.
• Availability for flexible working

If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to creating a safe, clean and welcoming school environment, we would love to hear from you!

Visits to the school are highly recommended where you will be able to meet staff and pupils. We look forward to seeing you!

What the school offers its staff

To arrange a visit please contact the school by email: bursar@redlands.reading.sch.uk

To access more information and the application pack please follow this link:http://www.redlandsschool.co.uk/current-vacancies

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 2nd February 2025 - Applications will be considered on receipt

INTERVIEW DATE: To be arranged following consideration of application

Please do not send a CV. For the purposes of Equal Opportunities we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.

This Authority/School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure and Staff Childcare Disqualification Declaration will be sought from the successful candidate.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Caretaker - Application Pack.pdf - 795 KB (opens in new tab)

About Redlands Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 213 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Redlands Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: bursar@redlands.reading.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/redlands-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Redlands Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@redlands.reading.sch.uk.

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