Maintenance Assistant | Full-time, Fixed-Term | Closing Date: Wednesday 14th October 2026

The Leys; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Free lunch during term time

Free gym and pool membership

Pension contribution

Job summary

The Leys is seeking a proactive Maintenance Assistant to join the Estates team on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2027. You will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across the School estate to keep it safe, welcoming and functional for pupils, staff and visitors.

The role includes benefits such as free parking on site, free lunch in term time, free gym and pool membership and pension contributions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks across the School estate.
• Maintain a safe, functional and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Skills

Maintenance tasks

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Full Time | Fixed term to 31 August 2027 | £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.

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.

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