Casual Lettings Assistant at Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge

Maiden Erlegh Trust

Sonning Common

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 26,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Annual Leave

Hybrid working

Professional Development

Wellbeing and Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aid Support

Job summary

Maiden Erlegh Trust is seeking a Casual Site Lettings Assistant to support the community lettings programme outside normal school hours at Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge, Sonning Common. The role is flexible and requires reliability, good customer service and the ability to work independently or with others.

You will open and close the site, welcome hirers, set up equipment, perform light maintenance and help maintain a safe, professional environment during lettings.

Qualifications

Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Reliable, trustworthy and self-motivated.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Practical maintenance or site management skills.
Knowledge of health and safety requirements.
Flexible to work evenings, weekends and school holidays.
First Aid qualification is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

Opening and securing the school premises for lettings.
Welcoming and assisting hirers and visitors.
Setting up and putting away equipment, tables and chairs.
Carrying out basic maintenance and cleaning tasks.
Monitoring facilities and reporting defects or damage.
Supporting a safe, secure and professional environment during lettings.
Acting appropriately in the event of an emergency.

Skills

Customer service

Reliability

Independence

Teamwork

Maintenance skills

Health and safety

Job description

7 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/MECE/35300

Job Category

Professional & Support | Business & Operations

Location

Reades Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 9LN

Contract Type

Casual Contract

Contract Term

Part-Time/Full-Time

Salary

£16.11 Hourly

Closing Date

Midnight, Fri 30th Oct, 2026

Start Date

to be confirmed

Positions Available

Interview Date(s)

To be confirmed

About This Role

Are you practical, reliable and looking for flexible casual work? Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge is seeking a Casual Site Lettings Assistant to support the smooth running of our community lettings programme outside normal school hours.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and is committed to providing excellent customer service.

About The Role

As a Casual Site Lettings Assistant, you will help ensure our facilities are safe, secure and ready for use by community groups hiring our premises. You will act as a key holder, opening and closing the site, assisting users, responding to health and safety matters, and carrying out minor site-related tasks.

Key Responsibilities Include

Opening and securing the school premises for lettings
Welcoming and assisting hirers and visitors
Setting up and putting away equipment, tables and chairs
Carrying out basic maintenance and cleaning tasks
Monitoring facilities and reporting any defects or damage
Supporting a safe, secure and professional environment during lettings
Acting appropriately in the event of an emergency

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has excellent communication and customer service skills
Is reliable, trustworthy and self-motivated
Can work independently and as part of a team
Has practical maintenance or site management skills
Has knowledge of health and safety requirements
Can remain calm and professional when dealing with issues
Is flexible and available to work evenings, weekends and school holidays

A First Aid qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

About Maiden Erlegh Trust

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 800 staff and 5,000 students across eleven schools, including primary, secondary, special and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

We Aim High, Be Inclusive and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all through collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that brings colleagues together to share best practice and learn from one another.

Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise, playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.

Further information about working with us, and insight from colleagues across the Trust, can be found here on our website.

Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (MEC)

Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge is committed to ensuring students achieve their full potential and flourish in a school where expectations of both staff and students are high. We offer a rich and varied curriculum alongside an extensive range of extra-curricular activities.

The school benefits from a smaller community feel, a semi-rural location in Sonning Common and strong professional development opportunities. Staff wellbeing is prioritised, supported by an active Wellbeing Group dedicated to supporting colleagues. Please visit the school website here.

Benefits

Benefits of Working with Maiden Erlegh Trust

Pension Scheme – Generous employer contributions through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
Annual Leave – Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service
ME Day – One additional day’s leave each year for a significant personal event
Professional Development – Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities
Hybrid Working – Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles
Perkbox – Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points
Wellbeing and Health – Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support and discount schemes
Mental Health First Aid Support
Recognition and Community – Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET
Employee Referral Scheme

Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.

Additional Information

Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Safeguarding Statement

Maiden Erlegh Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Maiden Erlegh Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.