Cleaner

Wellington College; Sandhurst; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellington College Prep is seeking a conscientious Cleaner to support the daily life of the School. You will work across allocated areas, performing cleaning tasks and ensuring spaces are presented to a high standard for pupils, staff and visitors.

Role involves floor care, vacuuming, dusting, sanitising and waste removal, following schedules and procedures. Prior experience in a school or hospitality setting is welcome, with a reliable commitment to quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school, residential, or similar active setting is welcome.
• Ability to follow cleaning schedules and safety procedures.
• Reliable, conscientious and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Clean and tidy teaching, residential and shared spaces to a high standard.
• Follow cleaning schedules and safe working procedures carefully.
• Support school events and holiday cleaning activities as needed.

Skills

Cleaning

Tidying

Floor care

Dusting

Waste removal

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Wellington College Prep is a vibrant and nurturing preparatory school. We provide a warm, inspiring community where every pupil is encouraged to develop curiosity, confidence, and character.

Located in Sandhurst, Berkshire, within the grounds of Wellington College, the Prep School provides a warm and inspiring setting for learning and work.

Working for 25 hours per week over 34 weeks, you will play an important role in our school community, working alongside dedicated colleagues to ensure the smooth and effective running of Wellington. Your contribution will directly support pupils, staff, and visitors every day, and you will have access to development opportunities that help you grow in your career.

Wellington College Prep is seeking a conscientious Cleaner to play an important part in the daily life of the School. This role helps ensure that teaching, residential and shared spaces are presented to a consistently high standard, supporting an environment in which pupils, colleagues and visitors can feel comfortable, cared for and welcome.

Working across allocated areas of the School, the successful candidate will undertake a broad range of cleaning and tidying duties, including floor care, vacuuming, dusting, surface sanitising and waste removal. They will take care of furnishings and finishes, use cleaning equipment safely and effectively, and help maintain the high standards of presentation expected throughout a busy school community.

The role calls for someone who takes genuine pride in their work, can follow cleaning schedules and safe working procedures carefully, and is able to manage allocated tasks independently. A practical, flexible approach will be valued, particularly when supporting school events, holiday return-to-clean activity and changing operational needs. Experience in a school, residential, hospitality or similarly active setting would be welcome, although a reliable commitment to quality, courtesy and teamwork is equally important.

This is a valued opportunity to contribute behind the scenes to the smooth running of Wellington College Prep, working positively with colleagues and treating every area of the School with care and attention.

Wellington College Prep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must have the right to work in the UK.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We promote an inclusive and supportive environment and are an equal opportunities employer.

All candidates must apply via our online application form using the link below. A CV may be uploaded in support of the application, but the Wellington application form must be completed in full for your application to be considered. We do not accept CV only applications, in line with KCSIE safeguarding requirements. Full role details are available in the Job Description.

Wellington College Prep Vacancies

Closing date: 20th November