School Archivist
Full Time | Permanent Post | Salary from £32,175 (dependant on experience)
We are seeking an experienced, organised and enthusiastic School Archivist to preserve, develop and promote the rich heritage and history of both The Leys School and St Faith’s as we transition into The Leys School, Cambridge, an all-through school.
The successful candidate will support an exciting archive development project across both schools, helping to strengthen the management, preservation and accessibility of the Foundation’s heritage collections.
This is a unique opportunity for an individual with a passion for history and a strong sense of professional responsibility to play a key role in safeguarding the legacy of two historic schools. The School Archivist will ensure that our collections are well managed, accessible and sensitively interpreted, supporting research, celebrating our shared heritage and fostering engagement with pupils, staff, alumni, parents and the wider school community.
This is an exciting time to join The Leys and St Faith’s as the schools progress towards becoming a through school in September 2028. The Leys has already made significant investment in developing a highly regarded archive, and there is a unique opportunity to build on this success by bringing St Faith’s archive to the same high standard. 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 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 six-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.
For further details or an informal chat, please call 01223 508955 or email [email protected]
Applications with a covering letter addressed to the Director of Development, should be submitted to the Recruitment Team ([email protected]), The Leys School, Cambridge CB2 7AD by 08.00am on Monday 07 December 2026.
Interviews will be held on Friday 11 December 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive and we reserve the right to withdraw this advert if a suitable candidate is appointed, we encourage an early application.
This role has the opportunity for regular contact with pupils and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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