Elstree School
West Berkshire
£26,000 - £28,000 per year
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
22 September 2025
Job overview
Our Caretaker will work as part of the small maintenance team under the guidance of the Head of Maintenance to provide an efficient caretaking, compliance and repair service to all school buildings. The position is a key role in the running of the school and requires the person to be flexible and hands on at all times.
Working in conjunction with the Maintenance Team, our caretaker will carry out routine compliance tasks and assist with portering, refurbishment work and light labouring duties, as and when required. You will work closely with outside contractors when required and undertake any small works projects as directed by the Head of Maintenance. This will require you to be proactive and able to identify and report on faults or damage to buildings by raising the required paperwork. You will be required to adhere to the school's Health & Safety policies at all times.
Set in 150 acres of stunning parkland in rural West Berkshire, Elstree welcomes boys and girls aged 3-13 years. Originally founded in 1848, it moved to its current location in 1939 and opened its Pre-Prep school in 1993. It offers boarding, both flexi and weekly, from Year 4 onwards.
Elstree is a close community and we pride ourselves on the very special, warm environment that has evolved since our inception, influenced largely by the family principles of Elstree School. We understand each parent's desire for their child to feel happy and secure and consider our role in the children's development and happiness to be a very privileged one. Our committed, energetic and enthusiastic staff look forward to working in partnership with parents throughout their child's time at Elstree. All children are valued as individuals and are encouraged to explore and develop their talents to the full.
At Elstree, we are constantly striving to offer the best experience to our pupils and staff. We offer a supportive and professional workplace with excellent terms, conditions and benefits. We seek to inspire each pupil to fulfil their academic and personal potential and to be reflective and purposeful. We aim to appoint candidates who will contribute and thrive in our vibrant community.
To find out more about Elstree and to apply, please download an application pack or visit our website and email your application to If you require further information, please call Rachel Pither Head of HR on Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but all applications are to be received by Midday, 22nd September.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
About Elstree School
Elstree School
Woolhampton, Reading
Berkshire
RG7 5TD
United Kingdom
Elstree is an award-winning independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 3 -13 years, just over an hour outside of London in rural Berkshire.
Set in 150 acres of beautiful grounds, Elstree offers a secure and stimulating environment for children to be nurtured and inspired.
Elstree provides a first-class education within a distinctive warm and friendly atmosphere. Proud of its rich history and reputation as a school with high academic, creative and sporting achievements, pupils from Elstree gain places to some of the country's top Senior Schools, including Eton, Radley, Bradfield, Marlborough, Winchester and Wellington.
Elstree is large enough to accommodate two state of the art Science laboratories, a new Music School, full size all-weather pitch, outdoor pool, woodland for outdoor learning, and a lake for kayaking, yet with a total intake of around 275, Elstree is small enough to be personal and family-focused.
Elstree retains its traditional values whilst fully embracing today's thinking and aims to help pupils realise their full potential with the encouragement and support of dedicated staff, excellent pastoral care and a full array of extra-curricular programmes, for which Elstree is renowned.
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