Casual Site Lettings Assistant at Maiden Erlegh School In Reading

Job Information

Job Reference #: EDV/2026/MESR/32835
Location: 81 Crescent Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5SL
Contract Type: Casual Contract
Contract Term: Part-Time/Full-Time/Not Applicable
Salary: £15.60 Hourly (Casual Contract paid £15.60 hourly)
Closing Date: Midnight, Sat 31st Oct, 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible
Positions Available: 1

About This Role

The Casual Site Lettings Assistant supports the safe, secure and effective use of school premises during extended hours, including evenings, weekends and school holidays. The role is accountable for helping ensure that areas used for lettings are safe, tidy, secure and ready for normal school use, so that school operations and learning can continue without disruption. This is a practical, site-based role with responsibility for opening and closing premises, supporting lettings users, responding to health and safety matters, undertaking practical site tasks and helping maintain a safe and orderly environment during lettings periods. The postholder will act as key holder and as the person in charge in the event of an emergency during lettings periods. The role requires effective relationships with lettings users, school colleagues, site colleagues and other Trust colleagues, and may involve working across different sites across Maiden Erlegh Trust as required. As a Disability Confident employer, we want to ensure everyone can perform at their best when applying to work with us. If you need any support with your application or adjustments during the selection process, please contact our People Team by emailing hr@maidenerleghtrust.org or calling 0118 929 6020.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the safe use of school premises during lettings periods by communicating health and safety policy and emergency procedures, dealing with health and safety matters as they arise, and acting as the person in charge in the event of an emergency.
• Maintain site security by acting as key holder, opening and closing the school before and after lettings, ensuring the school is secure and keeping classrooms locked when not in use.
• Ensure areas used for lettings are tidy, safe, secure and ready for normal school use, supporting school operations and learning without disruption.
• Prepare and restore lettings areas by assisting with equipment, tables and chairs, including during examination periods, and ensuring spaces are left ready for subsequent use.
• Monitor the condition of areas used for lettings by carrying out facility inspections, identifying site, safety or maintenance concerns, and taking appropriate action within the responsibilities of the role.
• Report defects, damage, site concerns and damage caused by lettings users to the Site Manager, School Business Manager or appropriate manager.
• Undertake practical site tasks, including minor maintenance, cleaning duties and manual site‑related tasks, to help keep premises safe, suitable and inviting for lettings customers.
• Direct visitors and lettings users to the designated area of hire and provide a professional and helpful point of contact for users of the premises.
• Maintain effective professional relationships with lettings users, school colleagues, site colleagues and other stakeholders to support the safe and efficient use of school premises.
• Work effectively with the site team and other colleagues, carry out duties in line with Maiden Erlegh Trust expectations, policies and procedures, and work across different sites across Maiden Erlegh Trust as required.
• Treat users of the premises professionally and with appropriate confidentiality.
• Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role as requested.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has communication and interpersonal skills suitable for working with lettings users, colleagues, students, parents and carers, and external agencies.
• Has experience in a customer‑facing role and demonstrable experience of working in a similar environment.
• Can prioritise tasks, take initiative, work independently and work within a team environment so that lettings areas remain safe, orderly and ready for use.
• Has a proactive and flexible approach to work, including casual hours as required during evenings, weekends and school holidays.
• Has knowledge of health and safety, knowledge and experience of building maintenance, and practical maintenance skills relevant to maintaining safe and inviting premises for lettings customers.
• Can identify and report defects or damage to support the safe use of school premises.
• Is reliable and trustworthy, with a sense of responsibility and ownership.
• Can maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Is committed to self‑development and willing to learn, develop personal skills and undertake training to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and young people, with suitability to work with children and ability to work across different sites across the Trust as required.
• A First Aid qualification is desirable.

About Maiden Erlegh 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 800 staff and 5,000 students across nine schools, including primary, secondary, special, and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise. We Aim High, Be Inclusive, and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high‑quality education for all, through collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high‑quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities, and our annual MET Staff Conference—a day that unites our whole team in sharing best practice and learning. Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise; it is about playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.

Benefits Of Working With Maiden Erlegh Trust

• 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 – Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.

Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding

Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Maiden Erlegh Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Maiden Erlegh Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Related Documents

• MER - Casual Lettings Assistan...pdf
• MER Casual Site Lettings Assis...pdf
• Recruitment & Retention Policy.pdf

Contact Details

Jenny Gale
0118 966 8065
j.gale@maidenerleghtrust.org

If you believe this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and make a meaningful contribution, please contact recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org for an informal discussion.

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