Site Lettings Assistant at River Academy

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2025/RA/43110
  Location
7 Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8EQ
  Contract Type
Casual Contract
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£15.60 Hourly
Grade 4 SCP 7-11 Casual Contract £ 15.60 per hour
  Closing Date
11:59pm, 5th Jan 2026
  Start Date
ASAP
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
To Be Confirmed
   Interview Date(s)           To Be Confirmed
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About this Role

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.

The role requires a practical, proactive approach, strong personal responsibility, and the ability to work independently while maintaining excellent professional standards at all times


Key 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

About You

We are looking for someone who:

  • 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.


Safeguarding and Compliance

Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 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.

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 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.

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 brings colleagues together to share best practice and learn from one another.

Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise, playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.

Further information about working with us, and insight from colleagues across the Trust, can be found here on our website.

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.

To learn more about River Academy, please visit the school website: www.river-academy.co.uk

Benefits of Working with Maiden Erlegh Trust

Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work. Colleagues benefit from a wide range of opportunities and schemes, including:

  • 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.


Additional Information

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.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.

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.


River Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. I confirm that if I am successful in securing the post, the personal email I have provided on this document can be uploaded to Every to process my onboarding paperwork
  2. I confirm that if I am successful in securing the post, the personal email I have provided on this document can be uploaded to National College to receive my induction training
  3. I confirm that if I am successful in securing the post, that I consent to processing my DBS check using the personal details provided.
  4. Please write your personal statement here:

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