Site Controller School
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Building Maintenance, Facility Maintenance
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job detailsSalary £34,237 to £36,581 Per year
Contractual hours 37
Basis Full time
Region Permanent / Full-Time
Job category/type Education, Environment, Parks & Ground Maintenance, Schools, Waste Management
Hours of work:
Full Time (37 hours) - split shift (Monday - Friday), year-round (52 weeks)
We’re looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Site Controller to contribute to the safety, security and day-to-day maintenance of the school premises and site.
Reading School believes Character Education belongs at the heart of the curriculum and our Estates Team are crucial for providing a safe, well-maintained and positive space in which our students can excel.
- Day to day maintenance of the school estate, including grounds, teaching areas and residential property.
- Act as key-holder and, with other team members, be responsible for the security of the school site.
- Ensure essential works are undertaken.
- Act as point of contact for out-of-hours emergencies.
- Proactively identify maintenance requirements and ensure the school site is operationally safe.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proven experience in buildings maintenance.
- Experience of managing site projects.
- Experience of providing excellent customer service.
- Someone with a pragmatic and solution-led approach.
We understand that not being able to meet every skill on a job description can put many off from applying.
At Reading School, we have a clear educational philosophy and a deeply rooted commitment to social mobility. In all we do we seek to nurture character and develop academic excellence, and we know that what we do really matters.
More than 10% of our Year 7 students come from disadvantaged backgrounds and we are proud of the difference that we make. In 2026, the school was rated the Sunday Times South East State Secondary School of the Year.
We are a short walk from central Reading and close to transport links. Reading is a diverse place to live with arts, culture and heritage at the heart of the town.
Final date to receive applications:
Sunday 8th November 2026
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