Site Controller - Reading School

Reading Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading School is seeking a reliable Site Controller to oversee day-to-day maintenance of the school premises, grounds and facilities on-site in Reading. The role sits within the Estates Team and focuses on safety, security and a well-maintained environment that supports a positive space for learning.

We require a background in buildings maintenance, project management and strong customer service, with a pragmatic, solution-led approach.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven experience in buildings maintenance.
• Experience of managing site projects.
• Experience of providing excellent customer service.
• Pragmatic and solution-led approach.

Responsibilities

• Day to day maintenance of the school estate, including grounds, teaching areas and residential property.
• Act as key-holder and, with other team members, be responsible for the security of the school site.
• Ensure essential works are undertaken.
• Act as point of contact for out-of-hours emergencies.
• Proactively identify maintenance requirements and ensure the school site is operationally safe.

Skills

Communication skills

Building maintenance experience

Site project management

Customer service

Pragmatic problem-solving

Job description

Site Controller - Reading School

Company: Reading Borough Council

Salary: £34,237 to £36,581 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Reading, RG1 5LW

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 16 Oct 2026

Closing date: 8 Nov 2026

Summary

Hours of work: Full Time (37 hours) - split shift (Monday - Friday), year-round (52 weeks)

We’re looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Site Controller to contribute to the safety, security and day-to-day maintenance of the school premises and site.

Reading School believes Character Education belongs at the heart of the curriculum and our Estates Team are crucial for providing a safe, well-maintained and positive space in which our students can excel.

What you’ll do

• Day to day maintenance of the school estate, including grounds, teaching areas and residential property.
• Act as key-holder and, with other team members, be responsible for the security of the school site.
• Ensure essential works are undertaken.
• Act as point of contact for out-of-hours emergencies.
• Proactively identify maintenance requirements and ensure the school site is operationally safe.

What we’re looking for

• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven experience in buildings maintenance.
• Experience of managing site projects.
• Experience of providing excellent customer service.
• Someone with a pragmatic and solution-led approach.

We understand that not being able to meet every skill on a job description can put many off from applying.

You should apply for the job if you feel you are the right person for the role and can transfer skills from your current role to our setting. In particular, we would welcome applications from candidates with experience of heating systems, plumbing, electrics or fire and security systems.

At Reading School, we have a clear educational philosophy and a deeply rooted commitment to social mobility. In all we do we seek to nurture character and develop academic excellence, and we know that what we do really matters.

More than 10% of our Year 7 students come from disadvantaged backgrounds and we are proud of the difference that we make. In 2026, the school was rated the Sunday Times South East State Secondary School of the Year.

We are a short walk from central Reading and close to transport links. Reading is a diverse place to live with arts, culture and heritage at the heart of the town.

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