Full-time 52 weeks per year, Permanent

Required for September 2026 or earlier if available 

Geoffrey Field Infant and Junior Schools are well-established schools at the heart of the local community in South Reading. The schools are part of the extremely successful Whitley Excellence Cluster.
We are looking to appoint an experienced, flexible and well-organised Site Controller to work across both schools. Do you believe children have the right to learn in a clean, safe and well maintained environment? If so then we would love to hear from you.

There is the possibility of appointment at a higher salary grade (RG4 £25,979 - £31,364 per annum) for the right candidate with the appropriate skills and experience.  You will work in a team of two alongside our existing site controller, and be responsible for the daily maintenance, security, facilities and improvement of both the Infant and Junior Schools.

The working hours are Monday to Friday between 07.00 and 18:30. Later hours, occasional weekend work and out of term time might be necessary, so a flexible approach is required.
The schools offer you:

• friendly and enthusiastic pupils who are polite and well-behaved
• a supportive and varied working environment
  
• inspirational leadership and fantastic staff
• extensive and attractive grounds with excellent outdoor provision

You will offer the schools:

• commitment to pupil welfare and the wider school community
• skills in DIY and property maintenance, working indoors and outdoors
• knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and the ability to apply this in a school environment
• energy, proactivity and a collaborative approach

Visits to the schools are considered essential for this post prior to application.

Application details below

CLOSING DATE: noon on 15th April 2026

INTERVIEWS: on 23nd April 2026
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Please do not send a CV. For the purposes of Equal Opportunities we can only accept Reading Borough application forms.
This Authority/School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate and online checks performed.