Lettings Assistant
Location: Edgar Wood Academy, Heywood, Heywood Old Road, OL10 2QN
Salary: School Support Pay Scale Points 13 (£16,481 £16,740 actual salary)
Hours: 27.5 per week, term-time plus 2 weeks
Contract: Permanent
Start date: As soon as possible
We are seeking a reliable and proactive Lettings Assistant to support the smooth running of our facilities during evening and weekend lettings. You will play a key role in ensuring our school is safe, secure and welcoming for community users.
Key responsibilities include:
* Opening and closing the school site for lettings and events
* Preparing rooms, sports facilities and equipment for use
* Acting as the main point of contact for external hirers
* Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times
* Carrying out light cleaning, maintenance and basic repair tasks
* Supporting the Estates Team with the upkeep and presentation of the site
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
* Experienced in facilities, caretaking or site management work
* Practical, hands-on and able to carry out minor maintenance
* Reliable, organised and able to manage their own workload
* Confident communicating with the public and colleagues
* Flexible and available to work evenings and weekends
* Committed to maintaining a safe, clean and professional environment
About Us
Edgar Wood Academy opened in 2021 as part of the Altus Education Partnership, which includes the Ofsted Outstanding Rochdale Sixth Form College. We serve the communities of Middleton and Heywood, offering a modern and inspiring learning environment that promotes our core values of Resilience, Empathy, Responsibility and Respect.
Our staff are key to our success, and we are committed to providing a positive, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive
What We Offer
* A supportive and collaborative working environment
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* Membership of an excellent pension scheme
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, including wellbeing and counselling support
* Cycle to Work Scheme and generous holiday entitlement
How to Apply
Please apply using the following link : Lettings Assistant at Edgar Wood Academy, Heywood, Greater Manchester | MyNewTerm
Closing date: Monday 3rd November 2025, 11.59pm.
Interviews: Week commencing 10th November 2025
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.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check
The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.
Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.
The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.
Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.