Casual Lettings Assistant - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

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

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is seeking a Casual Lettings Assistant to join its site team. The role covers evenings, weekends and school holidays, ensuring security, safety and smooth operations during lettings and events.

Hours are 7-10pm Thursdays and 8am-5:30pm on alternate Saturdays, with potential for extra hours. You will be a key holder, support hirers, maintain a safe environment, and help keep areas tidy between lettings.

Qualifications

• Reliable and proactive individual.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Able to work evenings and Saturdays on a rota.

Responsibilities

• Open and close premises for lettings and events.
• Ensure security and safety during evenings and events.
• Maintain a tidy and secure environment for hirers.
• Act as a key holder and respond to emergencies.
• Undertake routine site checks and report issues.

Skills

Reliability

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent working

Job description

Casual Lettings Assistant - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

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

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.

If you are interested in joining our friendly team and making a real difference to the school environment, we would love to hear from you!

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.

A job description and application form can be downloaded from our website - https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/You can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website. 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

Company: Reading Borough Council Salary: £13.49 to £13.49 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Reading, RG30 3EP Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 4 Nov 2026 Closing date: 29 Nov 2026

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