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School Site & Lettings Assistant

Role

SUPPORT STAFF

School

Queen Emma Primary School
Gunhild Way
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Headteacher

Mrs Sarah Jarman

No. On Roll

380

Job Number

83242564

Apply by email

Email: recruitment@queensfederation.cambs.sch.uk

Closing Date

02 Aug 2026

Advert

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to support the upkeep of our school site. The successful candidate will support our Site Manager in ensuring that the school premises and facilities are maintained and presented to a high standard, working collaboratively with the cleaning team and the wider trust. Previous experience in a school environment would be desirable, although this is not essential.

Location: Queens’ Federation which includes Queen Emma Primary School, Gunhild Way, Cambridge, CB1 8QY and Queen Edith Primary School Godwin Way CB1 8QP.

Salary: NJC Pay Range Grade 2 £25,185 - £25,583 FTE. (Pending April 2026 Pay Award).

Hours: Monday to Friday: 18.15 – 21.15 (15 hours) There is some flexibility of the hours worked in this role which we are happy to discuss with you.  

Plus - One weekend in four (Saturday & Sunday) Variable hours between 08.00 – 15.00.

Paid at enhanced rates for non-standard working hours (according to Cambridgeshire County Council Non-Standard Working Rates and Overtime Policy).

There may also be opportunities for overtime from time to time, depending on the needs of the school, planned events, and the time of year.

Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks a year with paid annual leave

Reporting to: School Business Manager.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Committed to keeping our school safe, clean and welcoming for children, staff and visitors

  • Reliable, trustworthy and able to work independently using their own initiative

  • Good at proactive practical maintenance and DIY skills

  • Able to carry out basic repairs, decorating and general site maintenance

  • Understanding of the importance of health and safety within a school environment

  • Organised and able to manage a varied workload effectively

  • A good communicator with effective interpersonal skills

  • Able to work well leading a small cleaning team

  • Ability to build positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents

  • Flexible and willing to respond to the day-to-day needs of the school

  • Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

  • Able to undertake relevant training and development opportunities

Required to start in September 2026

Closing Date for applications: 2nd August 2026.

We offer:

  • A nurturing environment where the children, staff, governors and wider community model our values.

  • A talented, dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to our continuing success

  • Supportive governors and parents

  • Access to IT

  • Spacious outdoor learning environments

  • Kind, caring and well-behaved pupils who are proud of their school and their achievements

  • A positive and creative working environment

  • Access to wellbeing services

For further information please contact the School Business Manager. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged giving you the opportunity to meet our children and staff to see for yourself the positive and happy environment you will be working in.

Please contact the School Business Manger by email on finance@queensfederation.cambs.sch.uk to arrange this.

Salary Range:

£25,185 - £25,583

Salary is dependent upon qualifications, skills and experience.

Apply Now

recruitment@queensfederation.cambs.sch.uk