Site Lettings Assistant

River Academy; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A secondary school in Reading is seeking a Site Lettings Assistant to oversee site management during lettings. Key responsibilities include acting as a key holder, ensuring site security, and preparing facilities for users. Candidates should demonstrate experience in facilities management and possess knowledge of health and safety requirements. The role offers various benefits such as a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme contributions

Annual leave increasing with service

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing and health benefits

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a facilities, caretaking, or operational environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements relevant to premises use.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key holder, managing site access for lettings.
• Ensure site security, including locking areas as needed.
• Set up and clear furniture and equipment for lettings.

Skills

Experience in a facilities environment

Knowledge of health and safety requirements

Customer-facing role confidence

Reliability and initiative

Independent and team work

Flexibility and proactivity

Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality

Education

First Aid qualification

Job description

Site Lettings Assistant

Reporting to the Site Manager, the Site Lettings Assistant will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of the school site during lettings periods. This includes opening and closing the site, preparing facilities, supporting lettings users, and responding appropriately to any health and safety matters that arise.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key holder, opening and closing the school for lettings.
• Ensure the security of the site, including locking classrooms and restricted areas.
• Set up and clear away furniture and equipment to support lettings and examination use.
• Undertake cleaning of lettings areas where required.
• Carry out minor maintenance and manual site duties during lettings periods.
• Conduct basic site inspections and report defects or hazards in line with procedures.
• Deal with health and safety matters and incidents during lettings.
• Provide clear communication and practical on‑site support to external users.
• Support the wider site team with practical tasks as reasonably required.

Qualifications

• Has experience in a facilities, caretaking or operational environment.
• Has knowledge of health and safety requirements relevant to premises use.
• Is confident working in a customer‑facing role with a wide range of users.
• Is reliable, trustworthy and able to take initiative.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Is flexible and proactive, with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Is committed to safeguarding, confidentiality and professional standards at all times.
• A First Aid qualification is desirable but not essential.

About the 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 750 staff and 4,500 students across nine schools, including primary, secondary, special and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory employment checks, references and an enhanced DBS check. All colleagues are expected to uphold safeguarding, health and safety and data protection requirements at all times. Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

About River Academy

River Academy is a purpose‑built secondary school serving the growing need for school places in the Reading area. Located on Richfield Avenue, the site includes specialist teaching facilities across the curriculum, including a hall, activity studio, learning resource centre, drama studio and sports studio. Classrooms are fully equipped with interactive screens and visualisers. The school has high expectations for all students, with a clear focus on academic excellence and participation. When fully open, River Academy will serve students of all abilities and backgrounds, alongside an additional resource base for students with moderate learning difficulties. The school also offers a wide range of extra‑curricular opportunities through its after‑school Electives programme, available to all students.

Benefits

• 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.

Hiring Process

River Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. Please write your personal statement here.