Site Support Assistant
Reading Girls' School
Reading
- £25,583 - £28,142 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- RGS (5-11)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 February 2026
Job overview
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
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You can also apply directly via the website Reading Girls' School - Current vacancies
Closing date: noon, 20 February 2026
All applications will be considered on receipt and an appointment may made before the closing date.
We also have a forward-thinking Employee Assistance Programme, a Medical Cash Plan, Wider Wallet benefit hub, eyecare vouchers and cycle to work scheme. 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).
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.
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About Reading Girls' School
We are extremely proud of our school which aims to fulfil the potential of each and every student within a caring and stimulating environment.
Principal's Welcome...
May I take this opportunity to welcome you to our school. We are a partially selective girls’ school, in south Reading. Our aim is a very clear one which is to provide the best life-chances possible for every student . To that end, we challenge our students to the very edge of their academic capabilities whilst providing wrap-around support towards those goals. I believe in the importance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone, in order to improve. Consequently, our vision is under pinned by the value placed on LEARNING.
Leadership at all levels.
Excellence in teaching
Aspirational parents, staff and students
Respect for the beliefs and rights of others
Non-negotiable behaviour for learning
Independent learning
New technologies
Going the extra mile for yourself and others
Aims
- To build a creative and enterprising community that can respond to challenge and embrace change.
- To inspire all to achieve their best in their academic, social, moral, spiritual, technological and entrepreneurial development.
- To ensure all members of the school community are empowered to become active life long learners with high aspirations for themselves and others in the global community.
- To create a vibrant learning environment where all are secure and encouraged to make healthy life choices.
Reading Girls’ School is a single sex Foundation School situated in South Reading, open to girls of all abilities with an excellent record of pastoral care.
Reading Girls’ is a dynamic school, set on a path of further improvement. All students are encouraged to strive for excellence and the school aims to challenge and motivate girls to maximise their potential, both academically and socially. Good qualifications, independence, confidence and the ability to communicate effectively with others are essential for adult life.
Our curriculum covers a broad range of subjects and offers a wide variety of opportunities for all. We encourage our students to become independent learners and seek the support and co-operation of parents to aid in this process. Girls are also encouraged to become involved in extra-curricular activities outside the normal school day. Working in partnership with parents, we provide a firm framework within which every girl has the chance to excel.
If you are appointed to Reading Girls' School you can expect:
- A school committed to improvement and development
- A strong professional team of staff
- A well managed and developing curriculum
- Professional development for all staff
When appointing staff at Reading Girls' School we are seeking people who are:
- Committed to the needs of all children and young people
- Excellent classroom practitioners
- Enthusiastic and hardworking
- Committed to improvements
- Willing to contribute to extra curricular activities
- Able to liaise with parents and students
- Efficient and effective managers of resources
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