Caretaker / Cleaner

The Boarding Schools' Association; Lower Shiplake; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A co-educational school in Lower Shiplake is seeking a dedicated individual to assist with porterage and general operational tasks. The role offers 40 hours per week (full-time), with part-time applications considered. Enjoy a supportive environment, on-site gym facilities, and meal benefits while contributing to a clean and efficient campus. Opportunities exist for overtime and additional responsibilities.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

On-site gym facilities

Free lunches

Qualifications

• Ability to manage cleaning and operational tasks effectively.
• Experience or willingness to work with maintenance and cleaning teams.
• Good communication skills to assist a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Porterage of items around the site using an electric buggy.
• Clean a dedicated area to maintain the estate's appearance.
• Support events and general operations at the school.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Job description

Closing Date: 25 August 2025
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Salary: Salary in the region of £25,000 per annum depending on experience plus benefits
Employment Term: Full TimePart Time

Do you like variety and a blend of working indoors and outside? Do you want to be part of a team and have the opportunity to work alone? Do you enjoy practical tasks and take pride in your work?

This key role involves porterage of items around site using an electric buggy and helping with general operational tasks. You will have a dedicated area to clean each day and tasks to keep the estate looking clean and tidy. Within the role there will be the opportunity to work with the maintenance and cleaning teams and carry out a wide variety of tasks across the site supporting events and the general operations at the school.

This role works alongside an experienced and skilled team who are friendly, welcoming and approachable.

This role is 40 hours per week, although applications for part time work will be considered. Opportunities exist for additional overtime for out of hours cover and weekend working.

Shiplake College offers a beautiful working environment, supportive colleagues, a contributory pension scheme and excellent free lunches. Staff are encouraged to make use of the on-site gym facilities and open-air swimming pool, during the summer months, alongside the opportunity to make the most of our riverside location.

Please visit our website to learn more about the College, our community, and our values.

Closing date: Monday 25 August 2025, 10am

To arrange an informal visit to the College to learn more about the role, please email [e-mail] or call 0118 9402455 and speak to Claire Smith for this to be arranged. www.shiplake.org.uk/vacancies

Day and boarding school for ages 11-18, fully co-educational from 2023

HMC, The Society of Heads, BSA

Shiplake College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shiplake College is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.