Maiden Erlegh Trust
Casual Lettings Assistant at Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge
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Job Reference
EDV/2026/MECE/35300
Location
Reades Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 9LN
Contract Type
Casual Contract
Contract Term
Part-Time/Full-Time
Salary
£15.60 Hourly
Closing Date
Midnight, Sun 13th Sep, 2026
Start Date
to be confirmed
Positions Available
1
Interview Date(s)
To be confirmed
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About This Role
Are you practical, reliable and looking for flexible casual work? Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge is seeking a Casual Site Lettings Assistant to support the smooth running of our community lettings programme outside normal school hours.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and is committed to providing excellent customer service.
As a Disability Confident employer, we want to ensure everyone can perform at their best when applying to work with us. If you need any support with your application or adjustments during the selection process, please contact our People Team by emailing hr@maidenerleghtrust.org or calling 0118 929 6020.
About The Role
As a Casual Site Lettings Assistant, you will help ensure our facilities are safe, secure and ready for use by community groups hiring our premises. You will act as a key holder, opening and closing the site, assisting users, responding to health and safety matters, and carrying out minor site-related tasks.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Opening and securing the school premises for lettings
- Welcoming and assisting hirers and visitors
- Setting up and putting away equipment, tables and chairs
- Carrying out basic maintenance and cleaning tasks
- Monitoring facilities and reporting any defects or damage
- Supporting a safe, secure and professional environment during lettings
- Acting appropriately in the event of an emergency
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent communication and customer service skills
- Is reliable, trustworthy and self-motivated
- Can work independently and as part of a team
- Has practical maintenance or site management skills
- Has knowledge of health and safety requirements
- Can remain calm and professional when dealing with issues
- Is flexible and available to work evenings, weekends and school holidays
A First Aid qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.
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 800 staff and 5,000 students across eleven schools, including primary, secondary, special and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.
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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.
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (MEC)
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge is committed to ensuring students achieve their full potential and flourish in a school where expectations of both staff and students are high. We offer a rich and varied curriculum alongside an extensive range of extra-curricular activities.
The school benefits from a smaller community feel, a semi-rural location in Sonning Common and strong professional development opportunities. Staff wellbeing is prioritised, supported by an active Wellbeing Group dedicated to supporting colleagues. Please visit the school website here.
Benefits
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
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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.
If you are organised, compassionate and committed to improving outcomes for young people through strong attendance practice, we welcome your application.
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.
Safeguarding Statement
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Related Documents
- MEC JD Site Lettings Assistant.pdf
- MEC PS Site Lettings Assistant.pdf
- MET- Recruitment And Selection..docx
Contact Details
Amelia Marden
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