Lyde Green Community School
Lettings Assistants
Part time, permanent
Various Hours – Evenings and Weekends
Pay Scale: Grade 12 - £25,185 per annum FTE (£13.05 per hour)
We are currently recruiting for 3 positions with the following shift patterns available:
- Monday to Friday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm (30 hours per week, £20,240 pro rata)
- Saturday and Sunday: 8:30am – 1:00pm (9 hours per week, £6,126 pro rata)
- Saturday and Sunday: 1:00pm – 6:30pm (11 hours per week, £7,487 pro rata)
We are seeking reliable and friendly Lettings Assistants to support the out-of-hours use of our school facilities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in maintaining a safe environment, and provides excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Opening and closing the school site for weekend and out-of-hours lettings
- Setting up and preparing rooms and facilities for external users
- Welcoming hirers and acting as the main point of contact during their booking
- Ensuring the safety and security of the site at all times
- Carrying out basic health & safety checks
- Responding appropriately to any issues or emergencies
- Ensuring facilities are left clean, tidy, and ready for the next use
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Be reliable, punctual, and trustworthy
- Have good communication and customer service skills
- Be able to work independently and show initiative
- Have a calm and professional manner
- Be willing to undergo safeguarding and background checks
Previous caretaking, site supervision, or customer-facing experience would be an advantage, but full training will be provided.
Our Philosophy as an Employer
Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.
We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.
We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.
We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.
Benefits
· Pension Scheme
· Flexible and Family Friendly policies
· Annual pay progression opportunities
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo Project at reduced rates
· Free onsite parking
· Coaching/Counselling services
· Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: 9am, Monday 6th July 2026
The Olympus Academy Trust – Lyde Green Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.
We apply Equal, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.
We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Applications
We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools when preparing their application. The Trust does not prohibit the use of AI; however, any use must be appropriate and must not undermine the principles of safer recruitment, as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (Part 3). Applications must be an honest and accurate reflection of your own experience, skills, values, and suitability to work with children and young people.
Our recruitment processes are designed to assess personal suitability, integrity, and safeguarding understanding. Any inconsistencies between application information, references, and interview responses may be explored further. Providing misleading or misrepresented information may result in an application being withdrawn or an offer of employment being rescinded.
Pay: £13.05 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
