Casual Lettings Assistant - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

Teaching Vacancies; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Blessed Hugh Faringdon School is seeking a Casual Lettings Assistant to support the smooth operation of the site during lettings and evening events. You will help ensure security, safety and a welcoming environment for hirers and visitors.

The position is temporary, with hours 7-10 on Thursdays and 8-17:30 on alternate Saturdays, with potential for extra hours. You will act as a key holder and respond to incidents as required.

Qualifications

• Reliable and proactive individual with a strong sense of responsibility.

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.

Skills

Responsible

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Customer service

Job description

Casual Lettings Assistant - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

What skills and experience we’re looking for

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

The successful candidate will:

• 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

We are looking for a reliable, trustworthy and proactive individual who:

• 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.

What the school offers its staff

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school. We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop.

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

Closing Date – 29th November 2026

Applications considered upon receipt. Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received. 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

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.