Lettings Assistant

Job Description

£13.05 per hour

Full Time or Part Time

Immediate Start

Are you flexible, reliable, and confident working independently? We're looking for a colleague to support our lettings provision at Lift Tendring.

In this role, you will:

Open and securely lock up the school facilities.
Meet and greet hirers, ensuring facilities and equipment are prepared.
Supervise lettings to make sure spaces are used appropriately and safely.
Be on hand to support hirers during your shift, responding to any issues that arise.
Carry out cleaning duties as required, keeping the site safe and presentable.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures, including responding to emergencies such as fire alarms or accidents.
Record and report any incidents, damage, or concerns.

We arelooking for someone who:

Has good communication skills and can engage professionally with members of the public.
Is confident working alone and taking responsibility for the site.
Remains calm under pressure and can take appropriate action in emergencies.
Is flexible and willing to support lettings at short notice where required.
Has the organisational skills to manage lettings timetables and prioritise tasks.
Is happy to undertake some cleaning duties to maintain high standards across the site.
Is comfortable using email and basic IT systems to access timetables and report issues.

Lift Tendring

Lift Tendring is a large, 11-19 mixed comprehensive school rated Good by Ofsted. With over 1,800 young people on roll, we strive to be a catalyst for change, ensuring that every child receives an excellent education, not just as a privilege, but as a right. We are a school that offers a broad and ambitious curriculum, we inspire high aspirations for all. We have students that gain the very highest academic and vocational outcomes and we believe passionately in promoting the arts, creativity and sporting success.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or arrange a visit, just send an email to Michael Cerny school operations manager at mcerny@lifttendring.orgfrinton@tendringtechnologycollege.org

Closing date : 14th December 2025

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please clickhereto view the website for further details.

Information about the School

I warmly welcome you to the Lift Tendring website. I am immensely proud to lead a school where students are at the heart of everything we do. Lift Tendring is a traditional yet forward-thinking school, built on the values of respect, honesty and responsibility.

We want our students to be happy, to enjoy learning, and to be challenged in their thinking. Our aim is to become a beacon of educational excellence in Essex both pastorally and academically. With the sole aim of equipping young people with the confidence to stand shoulder to shoulder with the best, locally, nationally and globally.

We are proud to achieve the strongest student outcomes in our local community, and our commitment to excellence is clear in every aspect of school life.

This was recognised by Ofsted, who noted: ‍"The school has transformed. It is now a place where pupils feel safe, learn well and thrive." "Pupils behave well and enjoy coming to school." "Staff have high expectations, and pupils rise to meet them."

‍Our dedicated staff are passionate professionals who work tirelessly to secure the best for every student. We believe in continuous improvement to ensure that our students leave us confident, capable and ready for the future. Above all, we want every member of our community to wake up each day excited to come to Lift Tendring, a school of excellence, opportunity and belonging.

Tom Burt, Principal

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Our mission:

-We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day. -With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. -We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.