SITE CONTROLLER (Infants and Junior)

Full-time, 37 hours per week,  52 weeks per year, Permanent

or part-time  18.5 hours per week, Permanent, 52 weeks per year

Required for September 2026 or earlier if available 

Salary RG3  SCP 5-11: £25,583 to 28,142 PA (pro rata for part-time)

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 seeking an experienced, flexible and well organised Site Controller to work across both schools.

If you believe children have the right to learn in a clean, safe and well maintained environment, we would
welcome your application.
The Role:

• • You will work in a team of two alongside our existing Site Controller and will be responsible for the day to day maintenance, security, facilities management and ongoing improvement of both the Infant and Junior School sites.
• • Working hours: Monday to Friday between 7:00am and 6:30pm (start and finish times to be discussed during the interview process and will not exceed daily allocation).
• • From time to time, you may be asked to vary your working hours to meet the operational needs of the school, such as during school holidays or weekends for site works. A flexible approach is therefore essential.

The schools offer you:

• friendly and enthusiastic pupils who are polite and 7ell 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. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.
Application packs are available to download from the school websites at www.geofffreyfieldinfant.co.uk or www.geoffreyfieldjuniorschool.co.uk
CLOSING DATE: Noon on 20th May 2026 INTERVIEWS: During the w/c 2nd June 2026

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.

 

SEN / Behaviour Support TA FTC 26/27 Academic Year 

From 1.9.2026 to 21.7.2027

Term Time Only

28.75 Hours per week between 8.30am and 3pm

Fixed Term from 1.9.2026 - 21.7.2027 linked to named pupil(s) on role with additional needs

Salary RG3 (SCP 8-11) £26,824 - £28,598 pa pro-rata (Actual salary £20,842 - £21,867) April 2026 rates quoted.

 

Geoffrey Field Junior School is a well-established school at the heart of the local community.

We are seeking to appoint a SEN / Behaviour support Teaching Assistant.  Your role will involve a variety of either 1 to 1 work with a named pupil with SEN, group work or whole class support across a year group dependent on the needs of the children.

The right candidate would be someone who: 

• has experience of working with children, particularly those with special needs and in a 1 to 1 capacity.

• is passionate about giving all children the best experiences, opportunities and learning.

• has good levels of English and Maths

• can work independently and use their own initiative as well as work as part of a team.  

• is flexible and adaptable

• is unflappable and remains calm under pressure or in tense situations.

We can offer: 

• a welcoming and motivated staff team

• great children who love their school and learning

• opportunities for further CPD and professional development

 

Do you want to make a real difference to a child whilst working in a fun and supportive environment? If so, we would love to hear from you.  More informations given below or contact the School Business Manager (recruitment@geoffreyfield-jun.reading.sch.uk).  Visits to the school are welcome or take a look at the school website for more about our unique school.

 

Please do not send a CV. as for the purposes of equal opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms. Please ensure that all application documentation is returned by email to recruitment@geoffreyfield-jun.reading.sch.uk

Closing date: 21st May 2026 Interviews: 4th June 

The 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 disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be sought from the successful candidate and shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search.