Full time, permanent position

37 Hours per week, Monday to Friday

Plus agreed overtime

RG3 (5-11) £23,500 – £25,979

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. To apply, please complete an application form and return it to Allison Worley, Human Resources Manager aworley@thameslearningtrust.co.uk

The closing date is noon, Monday 24 June 2024

No applications will be considered without a completed application form. 

Reading Girls’ School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.

The Thames Learning Trust is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts which will be subject to enhanced checks.

The Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We wish to further develop a diverse community and encourage applications from all sections of society.