The Leys School
Female Domestic Assistant
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Permanent Post | Salary £13.45 per hour
About the School
The Leys is a co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged between 11 and 18. Set in the heart of the beautiful city of Cambridge, one of the world’s leading cultural and academic centres. Established in 1875, The Leys values its history, yet it blends traditional values – courtesy, tolerance, respect, decency – with a forward and outward-looking approach to education. Dedicated staff and superb facilities combine powerfully to prepare young people for the challenges which lie ahead at university and beyond.
About the Role
Join our friendly Domestic Services team and provide essential cleaning & laundry services to the school community. You will be working over 41 weeks of the year, supporting the school during term time, and our visiting language schools during school holidays.
We are looking for two reliable and proactive female* Domestic Assistants to support our Girls Boarding Houses.
Hours of Work
Position 1
- Monday to Friday (07.00 – 12.00)
- Alternate Saturdays (08.00 – 10.00)
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Position 2
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday (07.00 – 12.00)
- Tuesday and Thursday (08.15 – 12.15)
- Alternate Saturdays (08.00 – 10.00)
*Due to the specific genuine occupational requirements of the role, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010 relating to Work Exceptions and Occupational Requirements applies. A female Domestic Assistant is required on grounds of privacy, safety and decency within our Girls’ Boarding Houses.
Responsibilities
For a full description of the role please see the Candidate Information Pack – Female Domestic Assistant - on theleys.net.
About the School
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.
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Application Details
For further details or an informal chat, please call 01223 508955 or email recruitment@theleys.net.
Applications should be submitted by 09.00 am on Friday 11 September 2026.
Candidates who have been shortlisted will be invited for interview. We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
This role has the opportunity for regular contact with pupils and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity and celebrates the diverse voice of our community. By applying for this role, you are consenting to The Leys School storing your personal data. Please read our ‘Privacy Notice for Job Applicants’ for further details.
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