Maintenance Assistant

Full Time | Fixed term to 31 August 2027 | Salary £28,468 (FTE)

We are seeking a proactive and dependable Maintenance Assistant to join our Estates team on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2027. Working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, you will play an important role in maintaining a safe, functional and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors, carrying out a variety of planned and reactive maintenance tasks across the School estate.

Additional benefits include free parking on site, free lunch during term time, free gym and pool membership and pension contribution

For a full description of the role please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

The Leys is an inclusive and inspiring co-educational boarding and day school offering an incredible learning environment and pupil experience in Cambridge. Putting pupils at the heart of everything we do, our shared values create a strong, caring, and cohesive community. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated, successful, and welcoming team of teaching and business professionals, committed to working together to combine their skills, experience, and insights to deliver an excellent education to our pupils.

The Leys is an extremely rewarding place to work. We hope you will take the time to look at our website, The Leys School, to find out more about us.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Before appointment to any role in the school, checks including an Enhanced DBS Check and workplace references will be undertaken in accordance with current statutory guidance. Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK is required. A three-month probationary period will also apply.

The Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity and celebrates the diverse voice of our community.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying, please submit a completed application form to the Recruitment Team ([email protected]), The Leys School, Cambridge, CB2 7AD by 09.00am on Wednesday 14 October 2026. Interviews will be held w/c Monday 19 October 2026.

We will review applications as they arrive and reserve the right to withdraw this advert if a suitable candidate is found, therefore an early application is encouraged.

This role has the opportunity for regular contact with pupils and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

By applying for this role, you are consenting to The Leys School storing your personal data.

Pay: Up to £28,468.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person