After School Lettings Officer

Cromwell Community College; Chatteris; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Cromwell Community College in Chatteris is seeking an After School Lettings Officer to help keep the site safe, welcoming and well‑managed after the school day. You will oversee evening lettings, drive the college minibus and supervise facilities and transport for pupils.

Based at the all‑through campus, the role offers a practical, customer‑facing opportunity with the potential to tailor responsibilities (lettings only or full duties).

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include managing evening lettings, ensuring safety and security of the facilities, and coordinating transport and supervision of students on the minibus.
• Customer service orientation and ability to work with hirers and local community to maximise facility use.
• Willingness to adapt responsibilities to lettings or full role as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee evening community lettings, ensuring facilities are safe, secure, well maintained and ready for use.
• Drive the college minibus safely, transport students to and from after-school activities.
• Prepare, inspect and maintain facilities and equipment, including cleaning, routine checks and minor maintenance tasks.
• Manage site security, including locking and unlocking buildings, alarm operation and responding to minor safety issues.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, lettings, safeguarding and record-keeping procedures

Job description

Location: Cromwell Community College, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

Contract: Permanent, 28.75 hours per week, 38.2 weeks per year

Salary (FTE): ALT Grade D - £26,224.00 to £26,847.00

Salary (Actual): ALT Grade D - £17,116.76 to £17,523.40

Keeping our community connected and our facilities running smoothly.

We are looking for an After School Lettings Officer to play an important role in ensuring Cromwell Community College remains a safe, welcoming and well-managed environment beyond the school day. Based at our all-through school in Chatteris, this varied position combines responsibility for evening lettings, site security and facilities oversight with the safe transport and supervision of students using the college minibus. Working closely with colleagues, hirers and members of the local community, the successful candidate will bring a practical approach, strong customer service skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards, helping us make the very best use of our facilities for the benefit of pupils and the wider community.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Oversee evening community lettings, ensuring facilities are safe, secure, well maintained and ready for use.
• Drive the college minibus safely, transport students to and from after-school activities.
• Prepare, inspect and maintain facilities and equipment, including cleaning, routine checks and minor maintenance tasks.
• Manage site security, including locking and unlocking buildings, alarm operation and responding to minor safety issues.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, lettings, safeguarding and record-keeping procedures

Working Pattern

• Monday to Friday
• 16:15 to 18:15 - Student minibus driving duties
• 18:15 to 22:00 - Oversight of community lettings and facilities

We recognise that candidates may bring different strengths and experience. While this role includes driving and supervising students on the college minibus, we would also welcome applications from individuals who are interested in the lettings and facilities aspects of the role only. For the right candidate, the position may be offered on reduced hours without the minibus responsibilities. We kindly ask applicants to indicate clearly within their application whether they wish to be considered for the full role, including minibus duties, or for the Lettings portion only.

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more information, please contact Vicki Walpole, Human Resources and Recruitment Officer, at: [e-mail]

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act.