Caretaker & Cleaning Supervisor - Katesgrove Primary School
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Position Overview & Specifications
37 Hours per week - 10.30am - 6.00pm - Split shift available - Permanent
All year contract or term time only with holiday working to be agreed based on availability
Katesgrove Primary School is a large and friendly primary school in Reading, rated good by Ofsted. We are looking for a cheerful, enthusiastic, hardworking and committed person to join our successful and friendly school team
The candidate will:
- Take pride in the school environment
- Be hardworking, self-motivated and work well as part of a team
- Be able to organise cleaning rotas and cover and maintain the stock of cleaning supplies
- Provide day to day facilities support including site maintenance and safety support
- Be able to carry out building maintenance tasks and minor repair work
- Have good communication skills with a good level of spoken English
- Be prepared to undertake statutory Health & Safety training in line with the requirements of the role
- Be willing to be a key holder for the school and partake in locking of the premises
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged
Application packs can be downloaded from the school website - www.katesgroveprimaryschool.co.uk
Contact the school for more details - admin@katesgrove.reading.sch.uk or 0118 937 5490
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, appropriate references and health clearance
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,575 - £24,054 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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