Cleaner

Scottish Council of Independent Schools; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools (ESMS) is seeking part-time cleaners for a permanent role, working 30 hours per week. The position offers comprehensive training, a supportive team environment, and a range of benefits including holidays and discounts.

Benefits

Full uniform and safety shoes provided.

Comprehensive training, including Health and Safety.

Access to swimming pool and fitness room.

ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme.

Qualifications

• Commitment to training and development.
• Must undergo child protection screening.

Responsibilities

• Work across the Queensferry Road and Ravelston sites.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Job description

Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools (ESMS) are recruiting for several part-time cleaning positions to join our friendly and committed team on a permanent basis. The postholders will work across the Queensferry Road and Ravelston sites.

Our cleaning team consists of 42 operatives, many of whom have been with ESMS for over 15 years. Our teams are passionate, pioneering, and strive for excellence in all they do. We value the significant contributions our employees make to school life. We invest in their training and development and support their professional and personal growth.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 3.00 pm to 9.00 pm. Total of 30 hours per week.

Salary: £12.21 per hour.

Location: Work across the Queensferry Road and Ravelston sites.

Contract Type: Permanent, part-time.

Holidays: 25 days holiday plus 10 statutory days during Christmas and Easter when schools are closed. The holiday year runs from January to December.

Package & Benefits:

• Full uniform and safety shoes provided.
• Comprehensive training, including Health and Safety, COSHH, and machinery operation.
• Access to facilities such as the swimming pool and fitness room outside school hours, subject to availability.
• ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme offering discounts at over 130,000 retail and entertainment locations across the UK, including supermarkets, high street chains, restaurants, cinemas, and Sky Store.

ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with previous employers and Disclosure Scotland.

All staff working at ESMS have direct access to young people; therefore, all posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This vacancy is open, and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.

For inquiries, contact Recruitment at [e-mail].

About ESMS:

Welcome to ESMS, a vibrant family of independent schools in Edinburgh for ages 3-18. We offer a co-educational nursery and junior school, single-sex secondary education, and a co-educational sixth form. We emphasize a holistic approach to education, with over 300 clubs and activities in sport, music, drama, outdoor education, trips, and community involvement, aiming to help children discover talents, learn, explore, have fun, and make friends.

Our Vision: To empower learners through innovative, transformative experiences, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. We inspire students to dream big, set goals, and excel, ensuring every child has the opportunity for a successful life regardless of their chosen path.

Our Mission: To develop resilient, accomplished, and values-driven students equipped with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to lead fulfilling lives and make a positive impact on the world.

Aims:

• Provide outstanding, well-rounded education to a diverse student body.
• Build strong relationships to ensure children feel safe, happy, and supported emotionally, socially, and academically.
• Offer a wide range of extracurricular activities to help children discover and develop their talents.
• Inspire children to aim high and achieve academically.
• Encourage children to embrace challenges and opportunities.
• Inspire teachers to foster a love of learning and innovation.
• Develop children's confidence to express themselves.
• Embed character and values to help children make good decisions and positively influence the world around them.