School Site Warden
Salary £13.24 per hour
(Fixed Term Contract to 01 September 2025)
We are seeking a temporary Site Warden to start as soon as possible. This is a full-time, temporary position with contracted hours from Monday to Friday, 16:00 to 22:30, and alternate weekends working onsite and on-call. For a full description of the required hours, please see the Job Description.
This role is responsible for building and general site security. When working onsite, you will conduct full site patrols, check and secure the buildings at the end of the night, control traffic and parking, and act as the Emergency Services liaison as required. Full training will be provided in the various security and fire alarm systems. Responding to alarms and managing incidents will be key responsibilities.
Single occupancy school accommodation is available during alternate weekend shifts, with the possibility of extending to the entire contract period (Monday to Sunday) based on individual need and availability. Supper (when the dining hall is open) is provided as part of the remuneration package (subject to terms and conditions). Please note you will need to be able to reach the school within 20 minutes when on call.
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 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.
- School Site Warden Job Description and Person Specification
- Application Form
- Equal Opportunities Monitoring form
For further details or an informal chat, please call 01223 508955 or email [email protected].
Applications should be submitted to the Recruitment Team, The Leys School, Cambridge CB2 7AD ([email protected]).
We will review applications as they are received and reserve the right to withdraw this advert if a suitable candidate is found, therefore an early application is encouraged.