Cleaner

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Old Buckenham Hall is seeking a motivated Cleaner to support the Domestics Manager in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming school environment for students, staff and visitors. The role involves cleaning in academic and boarding areas, with shifts Monday to Friday, 3 hours per day between 4pm and 8pm, term time plus additional cleaning days as required.

Training will be provided; prior experience is beneficial but not essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent eye for detail and a strong work ethic to maintain high cleaning standards.
• Full training provided; previous experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated areas within academic and boarding house premises to a high standard.
• Support the Domestics Manager in maintaining a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for everyone.

Skills

Eye for detail

Strong work ethic

Job description

• Old Buckenham Hall
• Address: Brettenham Park, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 7PH
• Salary: Competitive
• Hours: 15 hours per week, 36.8 weeks per year (including cleaning days), term time plus *
• Contract: Permanent.Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5357

Working pattern: Monday - Friday, 3 hours per day starting between 4pm and 5pm and finishing between 7pm and 8pm.

Old Buckenham Hall is looking to appoint a highly motivated and committed Cleaner to support the Domestics Manager in ensuring that all areas within school premises are consistently cleaned to a high standard to provide a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

The role will involve cleaning duties within academic and boarding house areas to ensure that premises are clean, tidy and presented to a high standard.

If you have an excellent eye for detail, a strong work ethic, and looking for a new opportunity then we would love to hear from you!

Although previous experience would be beneficial, it is not essential as full training will be provided.

Closing date: 1 pm, 31 August 2026.

Applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date.Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Please note

The school 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, online searches including the dark web and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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