- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 244 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Federation Caretaker - Oxford Road Community School & Wilson Primary School
More than one location, Reading local authority10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 October 2026
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
- £27,709 to £29,071 Per year
What skills and experience we're looking for
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
What the school offers its staff
Closing date Monday 2nd November 2026
Interviews: To be confirmed
For more information please visit: https://www.wilsonprimary.co.uk/Vacancies-29012021132011/ or email recruitment@wilson.reading.sch.uk 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
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
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.
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 will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About the schools
- Email address
- jason.owen@reading.gov.uk
School Details
Oxford Road Community School
Wilson Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 452 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Arranging a visit to Reading local authority
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jason.owen@reading.gov.uk.
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