VACANCY INFORMATION PACKTRAFFIC ATTENDANTPART TIME, CASUALINTRODUCTIONReading Blue Coat School is a leading independent day school for students from ages 11 to 18. As at September 2024, the School has circa 800 students and is now into our second year of co-educational intake into Year 7 with the intention of being a fully co-educational independent day school from September 2027 onwards. The School will continue to be co-educational between the ages of 16 and 18. The School was founded in 1646 by Richard Aldworth, a Master of The Skinners’ Company, and a Governor of Christ’s Hospital. TheSchool was established near St Mary’s Minster Church in Reading and was originally known by its historic name of Aldworth’sHospital. In 1947, Reading Blue Coat School moved to the magnificent estate of Holme Park in the Berkshire village of Sonning,where it remains today.The ethos of the School derives from its Christian foundation and traditions, fostering care and concern within the community andenabling all students to develop their full potential. The School aims to provide a stimulating and friendly atmosphere in which eachstudent can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential. Students are encouraged to be self-reliant and adaptable, and the School intends that they will learn the basis of good citizenship, founded on honesty, fairness andunderstanding of the needs of others. The curriculum provides a balanced blend of academic and co-curricular activities thatcombine to meet these objectives.The School employs more than 200 salaried staff, of whom about 50% are academic. Reflecting the character of our co-educational sixth form, nearly half of our academic staff are female.FACILITIESReading Blue Coat is located four miles from the centre of Reading, in the Thames-side village of Sonning. It is also three miles fromTwyford, which is located on Crossrail, with fast train service across London. Set in 46 acres of land for students to enjoy, thefacilities are very well maintained, and the School continues to invest in the site to add to an impressive infrastructure of buildings. Planning permission has been obtained for a new Performing Arts Centre.READING BLUE COATBACKGROUNDPage 2ACADEMIC LIFEThe academic curriculum at Reading Blue Coat is based on the principle that all students should experience a broad and balancedrange of basic subjects and skills. From Year 9 onwards, this range is gradually modified, by elements of choice, enabling both theinterests and aptitudes of individual students to be reflected. Most lessons are taught initially in classes of mixed ability, althoughsetting occurs in Mathematics in Year 7, in Languages in Year 8, and Science in Year 9. Geology is also a thriving subject. In Year 11,all students take qualifications in English, Maths and Science (all IGCSE) and a Modern Foreign Language. They also take three GCSEsfrom a broad range of eleven subjects. All students take a GCSE in Religious Studies (full course) in Year 10.In the Sixth Form students can choose from a range of 24 subjects, including subjects most will not have studied before, such asEconomics, Politics and Psychology. Enrichment opportunities in the Sixth Form include the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ),and a weekly schedule of visiting speakers. Reading Blue Coat always seeks to stretch and challenge students and the School’sLearning Support Department ensures that students with specific learning needs are supported effectively. The School’s LearningResearch Group ensures a sustained focus on developing teachers and pedagogical enrichment.2024 academic results were impressive; the results were amongst Blue Coat’s best with 79% achieving A*- B at A Level, and at GCSE70% gaining Grades 9 to 7.The majority of Year 13 leavers proceed to degree courses at universities of which approximately 78% go to the Russell Group Plusuniversities. Each year over 75% of our students attain places at their first choice university, whilst others are successful in securingfuture learning opportunities in their chosen career.PASTORALPastoral care, focused on the individual, is at the heart of the School. Reading Blue Coat’s pastoral structure is based around thetutorial system, within the framework of the House system. In September 2021, we increased our houses from four to six:Aldworth, Hall, Malthus, Rich, Norwood and West. All students are part of a tutor group that is overseen by a member of staff who is responsible for their well-being and for personallyoverseeing the development of their character and intellectual curiosity. At the heart of the School are the values of aspiration,courage, compassion, integrity and service and all activities seek to re-enforce these. The House system enables students to takepart in activities that foster the development of these ideals through a variety of opportunities that include dance, drama, music,public speaking and sport.DRAMA, MUSIC & THE ARTSReading Blue Coat has a reputation for drama and musical performances of the highest quality, with an extensive programme ofperformances throughout the year. Students’ endeavours in the arts are highly successful and widely acclaimed, includinginternationally. Music is at the heart of the School, all students are auditioned for the choir and many learn a musical instrument.The School Musical or Play is one of the highlights of the cultural calendar and there are further opportunities to perform on stagethroughout the academic year. The breadth and depth of musical and dramatic talent at the School is evident in the wide range ofplays, concerts, and exhibitions that take place throughout the year.READING BLUE COATBACKGROUNDPage 3SPORTThe School has a strong reputation for the high quality of its sporting teams. Sport plays a key role in developing every student’spotential whist embodying the principles of Respect, Belief, Commitment and Sportsmanship (team RBCS). Sports are coached to avery high level while providing for, and encouraging those, for whom participation rather than excellence is important.The core sports are athletics, cricket, football, netball, hockey, rowing, and rugby. The School competes with great success at local,regional, and even national level. We have recent national competition winners in rowing and cross country running, and cricketers,netballers and rugby players who have been selected to international age group teams and gone on to play professionally. Othersports on offer include cross country, golf, tennis, swimming, and touch rugby.ACTIVITIESThe activities programme is designed to enable students to develop practical and social skills such as communication, leadership, andteamwork. Reading Blue Coat offers a number of exciting options from which students can choose for their weekly activitiessession, including Adventure Education, Combined Cadet Force (Army, Navy, RAF), Duke  of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Model United Nations and Enterprise Champions.COMMUNITYReading Blue Coat students are encouraged to be aware of their place in the wider world and to show consideration for all thosewith whom they come into contact. These principles are based on the ideas handed down by Richard Aldworth who founded theSchool in 1646.In recent years the School has greatly enhanced its links with the wider community under what is now called the AldworthPartnership. One example is the Primary Schools Placement programme which gives students the opportunity to assist with tuitionin English, Maths and Modern Foreign Languages in local primary schools. We also have our own community garden which producesfresh produce for a local foodbank charity and our students have recently begun a project to convert a horse trailer into acommunity café. Internationally the School has a strong relationship with the charity Brass for Africa and our students support their work amongstdisadvantaged children and young people in Uganda through music. As the Aldworth Partnership continues to grow, the long-termaim is that all Blue Coat students have the opportunity to be involved in transformative service projects in the local and widercommunity at some point in their school career.READING BLUE COATFurther information is available on the School’s website at www.rbcs.org.ukBACKGROUNDPage 4DESCRIPTION OF THE POST:  To ensure the safe and controlled flow of traffic and people on entry and exit to the School’s privately owned land and to BerkshireCounty Sports Club car park. In particular, to direct traffic in the morning when pupils are dropped off and, in the evening,when they are collected. Also to provide traffic control and parking services during School events.DUTIES:Main ResponsibilitiesTo assist with the management of vehicular traffic so that it is safe and to avoid the risk of accidents.Maintain vigilance towards any dangers regarding motor vehicles and visitors disregarding safety procedures. To direct and park vehicles efficiently in car parking areas.Maintain a polite, friendly and courteous manner at all times, providing information to visitors when approached. To be fully aware of all emergency procedures, responding promptly and in an appropriate manner to any emergency, ensuringthat the switchboard are kept informed of the situation. To assist in maintaining the external public areas, including litter picking.Locking and unlocking the Yondr pouch points.Convey a knowledge and understanding of the School and its estate.To wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.Maintain high standards of personal appearance. Any uniform provided must be worn whilst at work in accordance with theSchool procedures.Additional DutiesThe post holder is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils at the school.The post holder is responsible for using technical and operational knowledge to ensure a safe environment.NB: This job description and allocation of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may, with consultation, be amended from time to time.LINE MANAGERProperty Operative DEPARTMENTPropertyCONTRACT STATUSCasual, part-time, term time only contract commencing as soonas possible.SALARY£13.00 per hour (plus 12.07% holiday pay). Salary is paid by bank transferon the 25th of the month, or next working day thereafter,throughout the year.ROLE DESCRIPTIONTRAFFIC ATTENDANTFor an informal telephone conversation about the role, contact Mustafa Velchev (Property Operative), on 0118 944 1005 or email MRV@rbcs.org.ukPage 5TTRAFFIC ATTENDANT (PART TIME, CASUAL)The person specification focuses on the knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required to undertake the role effectively.It is expected that the successful applicant will have and can demonstrate:PERSON SPECIFICATIONTRAFFIC ATTENDANT Skills and Personal AttributesEssentialDesirableExcellent customer service skills.xGood communication skills and high level of patience.xEnthusiastic approach with the willingness to help people where possible in apolite manner.xThe ability to remain calm.xFlexible approach to working (e.g. willingness to stay and help during busier times).xAn effective team member.xAble to work on own initiative.xTrustworthy, reliable and prepared to work in all weathers.xSupportive of others – a helpful disposition.xA pleasant and cheerful personality.xMust be able to walk and stand for at least a 2.5 hour shift xPrevious experience of working in a school.xExperience of working with children.xPage 6Closing date for applications: 09:00 on Monday 8 December  2025Applications should be submitted using the School’s Employment Application Form, which can be downloaded from ourwebsite “Vacancies” page www.rbcs.org.uk/vacancies/This should be submitted with your letter of application, by email to: recruitment@rbcs.org.uk Contact for questions about the application process should be addressed to Mrs Inga Gregory, Director of HR, Reading Blue Coat School, Holme Park, Sonning Lane, Sonning-on-Thames, RG4 6SU. Email:recruitment@rbcs.org.ukPLACE OF WORKReading Blue Coat School,  Sonning on Thames, Berkshire.SPORTS FACILITIES Free membership of the SchoolSports Centre with access to fullyequipped gym and swimming pool.EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE Confidential independent support serviceavailable to staff when you most need it.WORKING HOURSVariable according to availability and inconjunction with the Traffic Attendant team;up to 15 hours per week. We expect normalshifts to operate between 07:30 to 08:45and 15:30 to 18:00, Monday to Friday duringterm time. Occasional additional hours willbe required weekday evenings and weekendsfor the delivery of co-curricular activities;school events; open evenings; parents’evenings; etc.PARKINGFree Car parking is available on site.LEAVE ENTITLEMENTPro rata paid holiday of 28 days perannum is paid as a proportion of timeworked and paid as part of your hourlyrate of pay (12.07% of basic pay).BENEFITSPage 7MEET THE STAFFGETTING HEREAll staff, both teaching and support, form part of a qualified and experiencedteam, which functions at its best in being mutually supportive in a common goal:to provide the best possible education for all Blue Coat pupils.Relationships between staff and pupils at Blue Coat are often remarked upon byvisitors and parents for being warm, relaxed and mutually respectful. Click on the link to find out more about some of our staff. Can you see yourselfas part of the Blue Coat team?www.rbcs.org.uk/the-school/meet-the-staff/BY CARWe are located in the village of Sonning-on-Thames, just off the A4,between Reading and Twyford.We are about 15 minutes’ drive from Junction 10 of the M4motorway. From there, take the Reading / Bracknell turnoff atJunction 10 on to the A329M to Reading. At the roundabout by theflyover take the third exit (A4) towards Maidenhead. Follow thedual carriageway over the next roundabout and up the hill. Overthe railway bridge, turn left into Sonning Lane. The School is about½ mile on the left.BY BUSThe School and village of Sonning is served by local bus services 128and 129 (operated by Courtney) from Reading to Wokingham.Also by service 850 (operated by Arriva Bus) from HighWycombe, Marlow, Henley, Twyford to Reading. Alight atthe junction of Sonning Lane and Bath Road, from where it isa short walk.BY TRAINOur nearest rail links are at Reading central station (mainlineto London, Wales and the West), which is about 5 milesfrom the School (about 15 minutes by taxi). We are also served by local stations at Twyford, which isabout 3 miles away (about 10 minutes by taxi), and at Earley,which is about 4 miles away (about 15 minutes by taxi).For information, call Reception: 0118 944 1005Page 8ONE READING BLUE COATour communityHolme Park, Sonning Lane, Sonning-on-Thames, Berkshire RG4 6SUTel: 0118 944 1005 rbcs.org.uk