Assistant Site Controller
For full details and an application form, please download directly from our own website: Greenshaw Learning Trust - Vacancies
Greenshaw Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Employment is with Greenshaw Learning Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council. The trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is therefore not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within two weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.
Site Assistant - 3 days per week (8hrs per day, including 30-minute unpaid lunch - £16,247 - £17,284 per annum pro-rated).
Dear candidate
Thank you for your interest in the role of Site Assistant at Crown Wood Primary School. We are proud members of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, a ‘family’ of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing our own distinctive character.
To support Greenshaw Learning Trust school sites and associated site staff in a range of duties to ensure the smooth operation of the schools. This role is based provisionally at Crown Wood Primary School but will also be required to support any other schools in the Reading region that come into the service hub. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Being proactive in identifying, reporting and rectifying the building defects, ensuring a high standard of repair is maintained.
- To support the security of the premises as required. To include the opening up and locking of premises including extended school provision, parent’s evenings, lettings and emergency call outs as required.
- To undertake a range of re-decoration and maintenance work, as agreed with the Site or Regional Estates Manager to ensure a high standard of repair and decoration throughout the school.
- Undertake activities to maintain a safe and clean external environment e.g. gritting, litter picks, waste collection and removal, graffiti removal, safe access routes and keeping drains free from obstruction.
- To carry out Health and safety checks including: Fire, emergency lighting, Legionella and keeping accurate up to date records under the direction of the Site Manager or Regional Estates Manager.
- The operation of premises programmed systems, ensuring that all plant and equipment operates at maximum efficiency and economy, with special regard to energy conservation and to regularly inspect equipment to ensure that it is clean and in a safe working order, reporting any deficiencies as appropriate and if required contact a competent contractor to repair.
- Supervise and contact contractors when necessary.
- To assist with cleaning duties as required, or where appropriate, the monitoring of cleaning contractors, supporting during periods of absence, or where additional cleaning is required.
- To undertake general portage duties to include the setting out and putting away furniture as necessary, including possible room changes.
- To use the online helpdesk system to record and respond to job requests, and report back to the Site Manager.
- Be flexible to cover the opening, closing, heating, and availability of equipment as necessary for any school events and lettings HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBITIES
- To undertake training and direction for emergency procedures, and take part in evacuations or drills, as
The Trust is a vibrant and forward-thinking community of teachers, support staff and learners committed to educating the ‘whole child’ to improve life chances, whilst securing the best possible outcomes for students. We encourage all young people to work hard and make the most of the opportunities they are given. Our amazing team of teachers and support staff themselves demonstrate and encourage a lifelong love of learning, both within and beyond our curriculum.
As one of the highest performing multi-academy trusts in the country, we currently have schools across South London, Berkshire, Surrey, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, and Plymouth. We are continuing to grow and have further schools joining us on a regular basis.
We strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer, and we encourage applications from underrepresented demographics. We recognise the need to achieve a good work-life balance and encourage discussions regarding flexible working across our schools and Shared Service teams. We aim to create the conditions under which our colleagues are able to thrive and to deliver exceptional work for the young people and communities which we serve. To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our job’s portal.
Crown Wood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore this appointment will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.
The school website provides a clear picture of our aspirations and our vision: however, please do not hesitate to contact us to seek further information from our school HR team: clare.clifford@crownwoodprimary.co.uk. We very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates whose personal qualities, values and experiences support and reflect ours.
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 31st March 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment
Salary range
- £26,718 - £28,423 per year