Reading Girls’ School is looking to appoint a full time Site Support Assistant. This person will be responsible for the day-to-day security, safety, cleanliness and general maintenance of the school site as directed by the Site Manager and the Finance Director.

 Key responsibilities:

 To ensure that the buildings and school site are secure, particularly out of school hours.

• General porterage.
• To undertake basic maintenance of heating, lighting, plumbing, security systems, painting and decorating to ensure they operate safely and efficiently, and that the environment is kept to a suitable standard. This will include some regular and spot cleaning.
• To arrange facilities for hirers as specified.
• To maintain the minibuses with regards to refuelling and keeping the vehicles clean.
• Optional weekend lettings with relevant, additional remuneration.
• To ensure that all allocated equipment, furniture and materials are stored safely and securely in order to prevent unauthorised access and potential accidents/misuse.
• To perform duties in line with health and safety requirements and take remedial action where hazards are identified.
• To help maintain the school grounds to ensure they are fit for purpose.
• To carry out any other duties from time to time as may be required by the Site Manager.
• To participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

For more information about the above post please contact Richard Oti, Site Manager, Reading Girls’ School, Reading RG2 7PY, on 0118 9213333 or by email to roti@readinggirlsschool.net.

We also have a forward-thinking Employee Assistance Programme, a Medical Cash Plan, Wider Wallet Benefit Hub, Wider Wallet Fitness, Cycle to Work and eyecare vouchers. As we are close to the centre of Reading, travel connections are first-rate, with the M4 and M3 within easy reach, as well as the mainline rail station (with fast connections to London).

All applications will be considered on receipt and an appointment may made before the closing date. 

Thames Learning Trust is committed to adhering to the DFE guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education". It is the individual's responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in the school. Satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance & social media check is required for this post. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  You are required to comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy at all times.