HMC Co-educational boarding and day school for students aged 11-18.
Caretaker
Shift rota to include Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
This role requires a large proportion of time lone working
We are looking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic caretaker to join our dynamic Domestics and Caretaking department. This is a busy and varied role where you will be required to ensure the safety and security of school buildings and surrounding areas are maintained. The role has various requirements including cleaning, maintaining the swimming pool, movement of furniture, set up for school functions and activities, as well as maintenance of school minibuses.
The successful candidate will be flexible and willing to undertake work requests with a can-do approach and positive attitude. You will need to be aware of health and safety requirements and be able to take on physical aspects of the role. Experience of working in a school caretaking environment is desirable but not essential.
Leighton Park School is set in over sixty acres of beautiful parkland near to the heart of Reading. Leighton Park offers a distinctive atmosphere that creates achievement with values, character and community. Founded on Quaker principles, we seek to inspire each student to fulfil their academic and personal potential and be reflective, purposeful adults. We appoint candidates who will contribute and thrive in our vibrant community.
The school offers a supportive and professional workplace with excellent terms, conditions and benefits.
To apply, please complete the attached application form, or complete the online form on our recruitment website, and email it to If you require further information, please call HR on
Applications will be reviewed, and interviews held, on a rolling basis; therefore, we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.
Developing kind and compassionate leaders for the future is an important part of how we give our Quaker values currency and purpose. Leighton Park seeks to be a leading school which delights in being diverse, open-minded and with a culture of equitable inclusion. For this reason, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Leighton Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; therefore the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our recruitment process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,244.00-£27,598.00 per year
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Gym membership
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person