Primary School Lettings Assistant
Role
SUPPORT STAFF
School
Queen Emma Primary School
Gunhild Way
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Jarman
No. On Roll
378
Job Number
9465332
Email: recruitment@queensfederation.cambs.sch.uk
Closing Date
15 Jul 2026
Advert
The Queen’s Federation are seeking to appoint a reliable and committed individual to facilitate our programme of lettings throughout the year. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the letting on the booked day; opening and closing the school at the agreed time, setting the room up as agreed with the client, and cleaning the room and used facilities at the end of the booking.
Previous experience in a school environment would be desirable, although this is not essential. 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.
We are looking for a Lettings Assistant who is:
Committed to keeping our school safe, clean and welcoming to our clients who have booked our school for their event
Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of this post
Reliable, trustworthy and able to work independently using their own initiative
Understanding of the importance of health and safety within a school environment
A good communicator with effective interpersonal skills
Ability to build positive relationships with clients and school staff
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Able to undertake relevant training and development opportunities
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 FTE. (Pending April 2026 Pay Award).
Weekend hours worked in this post will be paid enhanced rates for non-standard working hours. Further information on these can be found on the Cambridgeshire County Council Non-Standard Working Rates and Overtime Policy.
Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks a year with paid annual leave
Hours: The hours for this post are variable based on the lettings booked each week. However, the minimum number of hours paid each week will be six hours paid at the full-on site rate and 15 Hours paid at an ‘On Call’ rate. If you are called back to the school pay is paid at the full on site rate.
This equates to a weekly gross pay of circa £128 per week including payment for every other weekend at the enhanced rate. The weekday hourly rate is £13.05 per hour for the onsite rate. The ‘On Call’ hourly weekday rate is 33% of this at £4.30 an hour.
If you are interested in this post and require the schedule of the current hours required, please email recruitmnet@queensfederation.cambs.sch.uk to request this.
Monday to Friday: Based at Queen Emma Primary School plus cover at Queen Edith Primary School for lettings for 6 weeks each year.
The working hours for this role vary depending on weekly lettings. You will be required to attend when a client arrives, with a minimum payment of 30 minutes per letting. At the end of each letting, you must return to clean the room(s) and any facilities used, in line with the agreed lettings arrangements.
During lettings, you will need to remain ‘on call’ and be available to return to the school immediately if required. An additional ‘on call’ payment is provided for this period.
Saturday and Sunday: Every other weekend, covering both Queen Emma and Queen Edith Primary Schools.
Duties include opening and closing the school at the start and end of each letting, as well as cleaning any rooms or facilities used.
During lettings, you will need to remain ‘on call’ and be available to return to the school immediately if required. An additional ‘on call’ payment is provided for this period.
To apply for this role you must live within 3 miles of the school site and have access to a car.
Required to start in September 2026
Closing Date for applications: Wednesday 15th July 2026.
The Queen Emma School is also currently advertising a position for a School Caretaker. The school will consider suitable candidates for a job share arrangement across both roles.
Salary Range:
£25,185 - £25,185
Salary is dependent upon qualifications, skills and experience.
Downloads:
recruitment@queensfederation.cambs.sch.uk