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Kennet Valley Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 7YT6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week split shift (Monday to Friday) Core hours 7.00am – 6.00pm (shift pattern within these hours to be agreed)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £26,403 - £28,598
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a hard-working, enthusiastic, reliable and dedicated person. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining and securing our extensive grounds. Responsible for the day-to-day operation, safety and general maintenance and upkeep of the whole school to help enhance the environment for both children and staff. Maintenance duties may include: basic plumbing and carpentry, general DIY work, gardening, painting tasks. We are looking for someone who is able to juggle priorities, be flexible and have the ability to work within a team. You will be physically fit and able to work under your own initiative.
The successful applicant will be:
- Keen to keep the school and grounds clean, safe, secure and well maintained.
- Willing to learn new skills and undergo training.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Have experience in managing compliance and health and safety.
- Manage a team of cleaners to keep highest standards
- Have a good base knowledge of maths, English and computer skills an advantage.
What the school offers its staff
We are offering you:
- The opportunity to work in a ‘good’ school
- An experienced, friendly and supportive staff team.
- A positive and caring ethos with children at the heart of all we do.
Further information about the job
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Kennet Valley Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 198 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01189414410
Kennet Valley Primary School is an effective and inclusive school, with high expectations of all its children. We have a strong staff team, good relationships with parents and the local community, extremely supportive governors, and positive links with our Local Authority. There are good facilities as well as extensive grounds that provide a wide range of outdoor learning opportunities. Kennet Valley Primary School serves a diverse community of 200 pupils and includes a newly established Resource Base supporting pupils with ASD and SEMH needs from across West Berkshire. The school is committed to nurturing the whole child and providing an inclusive, enriching education for all pupils.
At Kennet Valley we aim to nurture the whole child. Together, we will inspire pupils to fulfil their academic, social and creative potential.
Arranging a visit to Kennet Valley Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk.
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