Casual Lettings Assistant - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3EP

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  29 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: 13.49

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required ASAP - We are seeking to appoint a Casual Lettings Assistant to join our friendly and committed Site Team.

This role will be responsible for ensuring the security, safety and smooth operation of the school site during lettings and evening events.

This is initially a temporary arrangement to cover a period of staff absence. Hours required are 7.00pm – 10.00pm on Thursdays and 8.00am – 5.30pm on alternate Saturdays, with the potential for additional hours as required.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Support the safe, secure and effective use of school premises during evenings, weekends and school holiday periods.
• Ensure all areas used by hirers are left safe, tidy and secure, ready for normal school use.
• Open and close the school premises for lettings and events.
• Provide practical support to lettings users and help maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Act as a key holder for the school site.
• Take responsibility as the designated person in charge during lettings periods and respond appropriately in the event of an emergency.
• Undertake routine site checks and report any concerns or maintenance issues.

About You
We are looking for a reliable, trustworthy and proactive individual who:

• Has a strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail.
• Can work independently and use their initiative.
• Has good communication and customer service skills.
• Is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all site users.
• Will represent the school positively and professionally at all times.

If you are interested in joining our friendly team and making a real difference to the school environment, we would love to hear from you!

What the school offers its staff

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school. We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop.

A job description and application form can be downloaded from our website - https://www.hughfaringdon.org/home/join-us/vacancies/

You can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website.

Further information can also be obtained from Juliet Lyons, Operations Assistant – recruitment@hughfaringdon.org

Closing Date – 29th November 2026

Applications considered upon receipt. Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1082 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School website
• Email address: jason.owen@reading.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blessed-hugh-faringdon-catholic-school

Arranging a visit to Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jason.owen@reading.gov.uk.

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