Casual Lettings Assistant - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

Reading Borough Council; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Blessed Hugh Faringdon School in Reading is seeking a Casual Lettings Assistant to support the site team during evenings and Saturdays. You will help ensure security, safety and smooth operation of school premises during lettings and events.

This temporary role covers Thursday evenings and Saturday shifts, with potential for additional hours. You will be a key holder, carry out routine site checks, and respond to emergencies while representing the school professionally.

Qualifications

• Has a strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail.
• Can work independently and use their initiative.
• Has good communication and customer service skills.
• Is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all site users.
• Will represent the school positively and professionally at all times.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe, secure and effective use of school premises during evenings, weekends and school holiday periods.
• Ensure all areas used by hirers are left safe, tidy and secure, ready for normal school use.
• Open and close the school premises for lettings and events.
• Provide practical support to lettings users and help maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Act as a key holder for the school site.
• Take responsibility as the designated person in charge during lettings periods and respond appropriately in the event of an emergency.
• Undertake routine site checks and report any concerns or maintenance issues.

Job description

Casual Lettings Assistant - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

Location: Reading

Date posted: 04/11/2026

Salary £13.49 Per hour

Contractual hours 0 Basis Part time

Region Casual / Sessional

Job category/type Corporate Support, Education, Schools

Job reference SCH3593

Closing Date – 29th November 2026

Job description

Required ASAP - We are seeking to appoint a Casual Lettings Assistant to join our friendly and committed Site Team.

This role will be responsible for ensuring the security, safety and smooth operation of the school site during lettings and evening events.

This is initially a temporary arrangement to cover a period of staff absence. Hours required are 7.00pm – 10.00pm on Thursdays and 8.00am – 5.30pm on alternate Saturdays, with the potential for additional hours as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the safe, secure and effective use of school premises during evenings, weekends and school holiday periods.
• Ensure all areas used by hirers are left safe, tidy and secure, ready for normal school use.
• Open and close the school premises for lettings and events.
• Provide practical support to lettings users and help maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Act as a key holder for the school site.
• Take responsibility as the designated person in charge during lettings periods and respond appropriately in the event of an emergency.
• Undertake routine site checks and report any concerns or maintenance issues.

About You

• Has a strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail.
• Can work independently and use their initiative.
• Has good communication and customer service skills.
• Is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all site users.
• Will represent the school positively and professionally at all times.

Further information can also be obtained from Juliet Lyons, Operations Assistant – [e-mail]

The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.