MEETING LOCAL DEMAND

Supporting Wokingham’s schools

Wokingham is home to over 50 primary schools, 10 secondary schools, and various independent and special schools. At TIB Services, we’re dedicated to helping them hire highly-competent, dependable, and pre-vetted site staff. 

As the UK's only specialist agency in school caretaker recruitment, we understand the vital role that dedicated site staff play. We carefully select each candidate based on their professional background, dependability and commitment to their local community. 

As a result, we provide schools with caretakers who are ready to hit the ground running, and candidates with rewarding, flexible job opportunities.

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VETTED CARETAKER RECRUITMENT

How to hire a school caretaker in Wokingham

We specialise in recruiting reliable site staff for schools, trusts, nurseries and colleges across Wokingham. We manage the entire recruitment process, from sourcing and vetting candidates to conducting interviews and onboarding to make sure our candidates are fully prepared to start on day one. This streamlined approach allows you to focus on what matters most: providing a quality education.

We offer both short-term cover and permanent school caretaker placements, providing schools with access to top-quality candidates when they need them. Here’s how we do this:
  • Targeted recruitment: We attract skilled, proactive individuals with a strong sense of community, mainly from backgrounds in the emergency services, military, engineering, or trades.
  • Rigorous interviews: Our Vetting & Safeguarding Specialists, all retired police officers, conduct thorough interviews to assess each candidates’ suitability for the role.
  • Pre-vetting: Candidates receive full training in safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety, so they are fully prepared from day one.
  • Onboarding: Candidates receive full training in safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety, so they are fully prepared from day one.
CHOOSE A REWARDING ROLE

How to become a school caretaker in Wokingham

Looking for a new and rewarding role? Wokingham offers a diverse range of opportunities within its education sector, whether you aspire to work in a vibrant secondary school or a close-knit primary, we can help you find the perfect fit that is flexible around your current schedule.

We’re looking for mature, reliable individuals with a can-do attitude and passion for the local community to join our team. What we offer:
  • Flexible roles: Choose from full-time, part-time, temporary, or permanent school caretaker opportunities in Wokingham.
  • Fair pay & benefits: Reliable pay, mileage reimbursement beyond 10 miles, rolled-up holiday pay, pension contributions (where applicable), and paid lunch breaks for full working days.
  • Free training and checks: Including courses in safeguarding, compliance and health & safety, plus an Enhanced DBS.
FROM ARBORFIELD TO WOOSEHILL

Serving schools across Wokingham

We’re able to fill local school caretaker job vacancies with excellent candidates across the whole of Wokingham, including (but not limited to) the areas listed.

  • Arborfield
  • Chapel Green
  • Charvil
  • Dowlesgreen
  • Farley Hill
  • Finchampstead
  • Holme Green
  • Hurst
  • Merryhill Green
  • Shinfield
  • Sindlesham
  • Spencers Wood
  • Stanford End
  • Stanlake Park
  • Swallowfield
  • Riseley
  • Ruscombe
  • Woodley
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Frequently asked questions

Here’s everything schools and candidates in Wokingham need to know.
  • While formal qualifications and specific facilities management experience can be advantageous, they are not always mandatory for school caretaker positions. We prioritise candidates who possess:
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Effective problem-solving abilities
    • Practical DIY and maintenance skills
    Most importantly, we look for individuals with a genuine desire to contribute positively to the school community. Learn more.
  • Begin the process by submitting our brief enquiry form. Our expert Resourcing Team will contact you to discuss your specific staffing needs in detail. We manage all Enhanced DBS and KCSIE checks, ensuring that all candidates are thoroughly vetted and have completed all required safeguarding, workplace safety compliance, and health and safety training before starting.
  • TIB Services is the UK's only dedicated recruitment service for school site staff. We have a strong understanding of the unique challenges involved in hiring for these roles and what makes an excellent candidate.
  • The cost of hiring a caretaker can vary based on factors, including hours, specific duties, and the length of the contract. Reach out to us for a customised quote.
  • Local caretakers play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of schools. We have unique insight into the challenges involved with recruiting for these roles and the key qualities that help a candidate to thrive. All our caretakers are well-prepared to make a valuable contribution to your school from the very first day.

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