Full-Time Residential Caretaker

52 weeks, 37 hours per week over 5 days.
September 2025 start.
Salary: Grade D: £12.85–£13.68 per hour.
Actual salary approx. £24722–£26320.

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker to manage our site and contribute to the smooth running of our busy primary school. This essential role includes the safety, security, cleanliness, and maintenance of our buildings and grounds. Key duties include site security, portering, basic repairs, assisting with lettings, dealing with contractors and daily caretaking tasks to help keep our learning environment safe and welcoming.

The successful candidate may have previous experience in a premises support or site assistant role, must have strong DIY skills and the ability to work independently and manage their own time. Working hours are negotiable including early mornings and occasional evenings. 

Caretaker accommodation is available for the successful candidate. 

If you’re practical, dependable and ready to make a positive difference in a vibrant school community, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: Applications will be reviewed as received.
Interviews: Negotiable timings to suit candidates.

We can offer you:

• A warm, friendly staff with a caring and professional ethos.
• Bespoke training and professional development.
• An amazing community that put children at the heart of everything we do. 

Please visit the school website for application forms: www.longlane.w-berks.sch.uk.

Job descriptions and person specifications are available on request.

We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.

Long Lane Primary School
Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading RG31 6YG
Email: office@longlane.w-berks.sch.uk
Tel: 0118 942 7187

This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. These roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.